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The Congolese people face desperate and dangerous living conditions in a country beset by war, disease and extreme poverty, said Archbishop Francois Maroy Rusengo of Bukavu, Congo.

Pope canonizes four saints, calls for end to violence in Orissa state

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI canonized four new saints, including the first native-born saint from India, where Christians recently have come under attack from Hindu gangs.

Catholic business schools say financial crisis a learning opportunity

WASHINGTON – The current economic crisis has been a hot topic in leading business schools at Catholic universities across the United States.

Bishops criticize ‘judicial activism’ in ruling on same-sex marriage

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Supreme Court’s Oct. 10 decision permitting same-sex marriage in the state was “a terribly regrettable exercise in judicial activism,” the state’s Catholic bishops said.

Monk’s display chronicles colorful history of vestments

The balding Benedictine monk points to the image of Jesus in the center of the glittering gold vestment.

Baltimore woman professes final vows

Sister Maria del Fiat Miola was studying abroad in Italy during her junior year at Columbia University when she encountered a group of women at St. Peter’s Square who would change her life.

Indulgences available at St. Paul

During the Year of St. Paul, which concludes June 28, 2009, pilgrims who visit St. Paul in Ellicott City may obtain a special plenary indulgence (remission before God of the temporal punishment of sin).

Catholic financier answers questions on personal finance, ‘bailout’

WASHINGTON – Given the continuing churning in U.S. financial markets and the resultant worry by many Americans, Catholic News Service asked Frank Rauscher, senior principal at Aquinas Associates in Plano, Texas, a Dallas suburb, questions about personal finance and the recently enacted federal “bailout” or “rescue” bill.

Ecumenical delegates tell synod Bible unites Christians

VATICAN CITY – The Bible unites Christians, calls them to task for the divisions they have allowed to endure and urges them to reach out to the world’s poor and suffering, said ecumenical delegates to the world Synod of Bishops.

Spanish prelates say class teaches alternatives to traditional values

MADRID, Spain – Spanish church leaders have said a new government-mandated class teaches alternatives to traditional values.

Catholic Medical Association adds new life

Amid the business attire, networking and note-taking that marked the Catholic Medical Association’s 77th annual Educational Conference, Patrick Tomeny stood out.

Monk’s display chronicles colorful history of vestments