National/World News

<img src="https://therecordnewspaper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220329T1643-CUA-NEW-PRESIDENT-1524446.jpg" class="wp-post-image first-post-image" alt="Peter K. Kilpatrick is named president
of Catholic University of America" />

Peter K. Kilpatrick is named president
of Catholic University of America

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WASHINGTON — The Catholic University of America’s board of trustees has selected Peter K. Kilpatrick as the 16th president of the university, effective July…

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after surviving Kentucky tornado" />

God ‘protected us,’ says Myanmar family
after surviving Kentucky tornado

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By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Ben Ghung Awm’s Catholic faith has always sustained him — from escaping the turmoil of his…

<img src="https://therecordnewspaper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220328T1255-DREXEL-TAX-CODE-1524327-1024x731.jpg" class="wp-post-image first-post-image" alt="How a saint became part of the tax code,
forever changing U.S. philanthropy" />

How a saint became part of the tax code,
forever changing U.S. philanthropy

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By Tim Swift This tax season, Americans have an unexpected figure to thank for one of their most-used deductions. She wasn’t an accountant, a…

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in need of mercy, pope says at Angelus" />

Everyone is the prodigal son
in need of mercy, pope says at Angelus

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By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — God always forgives and joyously welcomes back everyone who returns to him, even after a life of mistakes…

<img src="https://therecordnewspaper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220325T0945-PHILIPPINES-CARITAS-COKE-1524166.jpg" class="wp-post-image first-post-image" alt="Caritas, Coca-Cola partner to help
Filipinos hit hard by December typhoon" />

Caritas, Coca-Cola partner to help
Filipinos hit hard by December typhoon

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MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Church’s social arm in the Philippines is working with the Coca-Cola Foundation to provide aid to survivors of Super…

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urges care with Holy Week liturgies" />

With COVID-19 waning, Vatican
urges care with Holy Week liturgies

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With many, but not all, COVID-19 restrictions eased in many parts of the world, the Vatican asked bishops…

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forgiveness than our sins, pope says" />

Confession is more about God’s
forgiveness than our sins, pope says

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The sacrament of reconciliation “is not so much about our sins” as it is about God’s forgiveness, Pope…

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at his residence to interview him" />

Pope hosted homeless people
at his residence to interview him

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By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Dozens of people experiencing poverty and homelessness around the world got to ask Pope Francis any question they…