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VATICAN CITY — The number of Catholics and of Catholic men and women who devote their lives to serving them continues to grow in Africa and Asia, Vatican statistics show, but pastoral ministry is still much more readily available to Catholics in Europe.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — When priests hang up their clerical robes, grab their aprons and head for their kitchens, what's cooking?
Since she was a young girl, Mary Yee was taught the Catholic faith. That knowledge came to life in a new way for the George Mason University senior as she joined more than 200 college peers and other Catholics earlier this month for two days of inspirational speakers, prayer and reflection at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax.
VATICAN CITY — Opening an international conference on priesthood, Pope Francis insisted that those who are not close to God in prayer, close to their bishop and other priests and immersed in the lives of their people are simply "'clerical functionaries' or 'professionals of the sacred.'"
WASHINGTON — Catholic school enrollment increased for the first time in two decades this school year, according to a preliminary report released by the National Catholic Educational Association Feb. 14.
CHICAGO — A national network of institutes of Catholic thought will soon launch as part of a new $3.65 million grant, issued by the John Templeton Foundation Feb. 1.
VATICAN CITY — The same love that gave St. Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians to love the church, especially when calling out its sins and flaws, Pope Francis said.
ATLANTA — Under the bright lights and falling confetti, surrounded by his team, their families and thousands of fans in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Sean McVay raised high the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl championship trophy Feb. 13.
Approximately 700 guests celebrate 40 years of local philanthropy.
VATICAN CITY — A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said.
