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'Be the hug of Christ' – White Mass in DC encourages those with disabilities
Honoring individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C., celebrated the archdiocese's annual White Mass... Read more
These students with special needs have a request of Pope Francis
A group representing Catholic students with intellectual disabilities is hoping a U.S. visit from Pope Francis could spark nothing less... Read more
Tech-savvy Pope shares laughter, advice with special needs kids
Pope Francis virtually joined seven young people with disabilities and special needs in his second Google Hangout as pontiff, sharing... Read more
At papal Mass in Sri Lanka, disabled man seeks 'big blessing'
Among the attendees at the papal Mass in Sri Lanka on Wednesday was Romello Dias, a 20-year-old man who has... Read more
Haitian welder turned amputee soccer star: 'It's the best life'
After losing a leg during Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake, Wilfrid Macena became a prosthetic technician and founded an amputee soccer... Read more
Free braille Bibles help the blind poor around the world
Close your eyes. Now try to go about your regular life without your vision. What challenges would you face at... Read more
St. Lucy an example of courage for all who face disabilities, Pope says
In an audience with people who are blind and visually impaired Pope Francis said that St. Lucy’s courage in facing... Read more
House overcomes partisan bickering to pass disabilities bill
After eight years in legislative limbo, a bill helping those with disabilities to save in tax-exempt accounts and still receive... Read more
Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities
Pope Francis visited the House of Hope rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in South Korea on Aug. 15 where... Read more
Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome
Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been... Read more
Knights of Columbus pledge $1.4 million for Special Olympics
The Knights of Columbus have pledged $1.4 million for next year’s Special Olympics World Games, helping to cover participating athletes’... Read more
Pope Francis stops car to bless young disabled woman
During his June 21 pastoral visit to the region of Calabria in southern Italy, Pope Francis stopped the car that... Read more
Pope to say Mass of Lord’s Supper at rehab center for disabled persons
It was announced April 7 that Pope Francis will say the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at... Read more
Witness to Christ, Pope urges blind and deaf
Pope Francis held an audience with the blind and deaf on Saturday, encouraging them to become witnesses of Christ and... Read more
All human life is 'very good' in God's eyes, cardinal says
God “sees a reflection of himself” in all persons, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl preached to members of the disabled... Read more
Argentina Down Syndrome test could cause abortion increase
The pro-life group ArgentinosAlerta has warned that a new test to detect Down Syndrome in unborn children after nine weeks... Read more
Hospitalized man fulfills dream of creating 3D animations
Despite being hospitalized for virtually his entire life as a result of childhood polio, Paulo Henrique Machado is achieving his... Read more
Catholic fraternity offers support to intellectually disabled
The International Order of Alhambra, a Catholic fraternal order, has served the intellectually disabled youth and young adults of the... Read more
Pope calls for 'culture of encounter' towards disabled
Highlighting the spiritual gift of faith seen in Jesus’ healing of the blind, Pope Francis encouraged an ‘active participation’ of... Read more
Costa Rica campaign highlights dignity of babies with birth defects
A pro-life association in Costa Rica has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the plight of babies with anencephaly,... Read more
