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Cardinal Burke leaves Guam after interviewing witnesses in abuse case

U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke spent two days in Guam interviewing witnesses and alleged victims in a clerical sexual abuse case against Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana.

Parish merger meant a chance to serve Phoenixville’s homeless

When St. Ann and Sacred Heart parishes merged at St. Ann's in 2012, the pastor and parishioners formed a separate organization which today uses the former parish hall to shelter the needy on cold nights in Chester County.

Be ashamed when tempted to use church for power struggles, pope says

Whenever one is tempted to use the church for pursuing personal ambitions or to be arrogant, pray to feel ashamed, Pope Francis said.

Aid workers offer alternatives to migrants aiming to cross Sahara Desert

Training courses where mostly young men are taught how to cut and shape metal are run by Catholic Relief Services in Agadez, Niger, in an effort to provide alternatives to migrants who want to make the dangerous journey to Europe.

Populism fueling self-centered rejection of migrants, pope says

Indifference, fueled by populist rhetoric in today's world, fans the flames of rejection that threaten the rights and dignity of migrants, Pope Francis said.

Vatican court continues investigating possible cases of money laundering

The Vatican City court continued investigating possible financial crimes, freezing more than $2.1 million in assets deposited at the Vatican bank.

With simplicity, not as royalty, Christians embrace the meek, pope says

Christians embrace the lowliest and those most in need, treasuring and living out the simplicity of faith received from mothers and grandmothers, Pope Francis said.

40 Days for Life Campaign

Pro lifers all around Philadelphia are encouraged to take part in the Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign.

St. Vincent Parish featured in televised Mass

Participants from St. Vincent de Paul Parish in the Mass airing Sunday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 a.m. on Channel 6 were omitted from the closing credits.

Students in schools, PREPs do a ‘Souper’ job collecting food

Sixteen Catholic schools and parish religious education programs (PREP) in the Philadelphia Archdiocese collected 15,000 pounds of food plus money for the “Souper Bowl of Caring,” the largest amount for the drive in recent years.