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St. Joseph the Worker gives downtrodden a path to dignity through employment, housing resources

St. Joseph the Worker serves around 3,000 people each year with programs that connect them to employment restores their dignity.

Court says inmate’s pastor should be with him; Alabama cancels execution

After the Supreme Court blocked the execution of an Alabama man because it ruled his pastor should be allowed to be with him, the state canceled the execution.

Pope to diplomats: Pandemic can spark needed change toward better world

The COVID-19 pandemic can either be a catalyst for change for the better or it will weaken a world already burdened by global crises, Pope Francis said.

In pastoral letter, Bishop Olmsted urges a return to Sunday Mass, deeper love for...

Faith in the Eucharist is always fruitful when it is cherished and lived, Bishop Olmsted said. To inspire a rediscovery of the beauty and truth of the Eucharist, he announced Jan. 28 that he will promulgate a new Apostolic Exhortation on Holy Thursday.

Young people urged to be ‘persistent in highlighting’ the sacredness of life

The continuing COVID-19 pandemic and strict restrictions intended to slow its spread did not stop young people and others from rallying, praying and standing up for life Jan. 29.

Pope: Failure to remember Holocaust will lead world down same path

Remembering the Holocaust and its victims is not only an act of solidarity but also serves as a warning to humanity that such horrors could happen again, Pope Francis said.

Prayer vigils in Virginia call for end to death penalty

For Stephanie Niedringhaus, it was all about the names. At some of the prayer vigils for an end of the death penalty in Virginia Jan. 22 -- held in locations across the state, including sites where lynchings took place -- the names of those killed were read aloud.

Jailed Jesuit writes of Indians awaiting trial without knowing charges

Indian Jesuit Father Stan Swamy marked 100 days in prison with a letter highlighting the cases of poor people languishing in jail who begin their trials without even knowing their criminal charges.

Former Vatican bank president sentenced for embezzlement

A former president of the Vatican bank and his lawyer were found guilty of money laundering and embezzling millions of euros from property sales.

Masses, prayers for uniting country help set tone for Inauguration Day

The soon-to-be 46th president of the United States along with fellow Catholics and other people of goodwill began the latest chapter in the nation's political history with a Mass ahead of the presidential inauguration.