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Children play at the Bernardine Sisters’ school in Kamonyi, Rwanda. When the village observes the anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, the schoolchildren walk together to the local memorial, where they have a ceremony and read the names of local victims. (CNS photo/Melanie Lidman, Global Sisters)

‘Sister Listeners’ help Rwandans move beyond genocide

Melanie Lidman
April 21, 2017

The Benebikira Sisters, the oldest indigenous congregation in Rwanda, have sisters who are teachers, nurses, pharmacists, formators and administrators. But they also have religious with a unique title: Sister Listeners.

“It’s like being home,” said Terri Archibald, former student and now a teacher of more than three decades at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville. Her sons Chris, left, and Andrew, also attended IHM, as well as Andrew’s daughter, Reagan, currently in the first grade. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Commitment to Immaculate Heart of Mary School transcends generations

Erik Zygmont
April 21, 2017
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“It has always felt like a community and a family here – always,” Terri Archibald said.

Daniel Philpott, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, listens to a speaker during an April 20 forum at the National Press Club in Washington. Speakers at the forum released the findings of a study on responses to Christian persecution. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Persecuted Christians often choose strategy of survival, says study

Barb Fraze
April 21, 2017

A new study categorizes what kinds of responses emerge when Christians around the world are persecuted, noting that, most often, Christians choose a strategy of survival.

Movie Review - Gifted
Mckenna Grace and Chris Evans star in a scene from the movie “Gifted.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III – adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 – parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Fox)

Movie Review: ‘Gifted’

John Mulderig
April 20, 2017
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‘Gifted’ examines the proper balance between cultivating youthful talent and the need for even extraordinary kids to lead a normal life.

Matt Pratt and Marie Richardson are all smiles on the dance floor at "A Night for Our Stars" prom for students and adults with special needs hosted at The John Carroll School in Bel Air March 26. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Stars shine bright at special John Carroll Prom

Kevin J. Parks
April 20, 2017
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Invitations were extended to various organizations serving people with special needs, including The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Penn-Marr Human Services, Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s Gallagher Services and Harford County public high schools.

U.S. President Donald Trump is seen at the White House in Washington, April 19. If U.S. President Donald Trump requests a meeting with Pope Francis in May, the Vatican will try to make it work, a top Vatican official said. (CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters)

Vatican says it would welcome visit by Trump

Catholic News Service
April 20, 2017
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If U.S. President Donald Trump requests a meeting with Pope Francis in May, the Vatican will try to make it work, a top Vatican official said.

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