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WASHINGTON – The first Catholic from a major political party to appear on a U.S. presidential ticket wasn’t nominated in 1928 because the Democrats were consciously trying to attract Catholic voters but because the party leaders figured they had nothing to lose.

Vatican official says logic of market immoral, calls for changes

VATICAN CITY – Although many nations may be tempted to cut development aid in the midst of the international financial crisis, the crisis itself shows that an economic system focused only on making money for financial investors is bound to fail, said Cardinal Renato Martino.

Catholics, Muslims to open new chapter in dialogue

VATICAN CITY – Vatican and Muslim representatives are set to open a new chapter of dialogue in an encounter that is expected to touch on common spiritual principles and perspectives on human rights.

Man faces obstacles to attain Eagle Scout status

Early in Matthew McClain’s life, medical professionals told his parents he would need to be placed in an institution because of severe difficulties related to his Down syndrome.

St. Joseph team heads to Tanzania

Malaria is among the maladies adversely affecting the quality of life in Tanzania.

Young people engage in respect for life

While Catholics around the country will take respect life issues into the voting booth Nov. 4, many young people unable to cast are nonetheless looking for ways to change the United States.

Knights leader asks synod to consider linking Mass readings, catechism

VATICAN CITY – The head of one of the largest, most active groups of lay Catholics asked the world Synod of Bishops on the Bible to consider drafting a book that would help priests and laypeople link the Sunday Bible readings to the teachings in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Scholars ask pope to put Pius XII’s sainthood cause on hold

WASHINGTON – A group of Christian and Jewish scholars is calling for the sainthood cause of Pope Pius XII to be put on hold.

St. Joseph team heads to Tanzania

Malaria is among the maladies adversely affecting the quality of life in Tanzania.

Stella Maris walks with families as they face hospice care

When James P. O’Conor Jr. was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and it became clear that treatment would not be successful, his younger brother took solace in the fact that James was able to spend his final days at Stella Maris.

Poverty amid plenty focus of Arundel meeting

Persistent pockets of poverty amid the wealth of Anne Arundel County will be the focus of a 7 p.m. town hall meeting Oct. 27 at St. Bernadette, Severn.

Nursing one of hottest career paths