Peruvian priests lauded for work with gang members, poor

December 5, 2012 By

Lima, Peru, Dec 5, 2012 / 04:02 pm (CNA).- Radio Programas del Peru, the largest radio network in the country, has chosen two priests to receive its annual award for their work in “inspiring the country.”

Father Jose Chuquillanqui Yamamo…

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Catholic charity groups welcome Pope’s call for fidelity

December 5, 2012 By

Washington D.C., Dec 5, 2012 / 03:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in the Gospel and Catholic identity while reaching out to serve those …

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Pope makes second appeal for Congo as situation worsens

December 5, 2012 By

Vatican City, Dec 5, 2012 / 01:38 pm (CNA).- The Pope has repeated his plea for international humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo just two months after his last appeal for the country.

"I renew my call for dialogue and ask the i…

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