Woman religious and her team work to empower women in Pakistan
Pakistani Sister Genevieve Ram Lal, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, became the national director of the Catholic Women's Organization in 2012.
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CARA study shows positive signs of belief in Eucharist, but underscores need for revival
Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but only 17% physically attend Mass at least once per week, according to a survey from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.
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US to Provide Ukraine Cluster Munitions Opposed by the Church As ‘Inhumane’
President Joe Biden defended what he called a “very difficult decision” to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of that country, weapons the Vatican opposes.
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With doctor’s OK, pope says he is ready for World Youth Day
With a green light from his doctor, Pope Francis has assured young people that he will be with them in Portugal for World Youth Day despite his recent surgery.
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Pope to hear confessions, eat lunch with young people, at World Youth Day
Pope Francis will have nine events with young people, including hearing their confessions and eating lunch with them, during his Aug. 2-6 trip to Portugal.
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Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace