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Catholic student-athletes not shy in advising Archbishop Perez
CatholicPhilly.com's John Knebels caught the thoughts of 15 Catholic high school athletes in the Philadelphia region, who welcomed Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez with clear advice: use social media.
Archbishop Perez returns to ‘place of peace’ in Phila. visit
On his first public stop since being named the next archbishop of Philadelphia, Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez visited the Shrine of St. John Neumann with Archbishop Chaput and met students from St. Peter the Apostle School.
Abuse happens within women’s orders too, cardinal says
Sexual abuse and the abuse of authority are occurring among religious sisters, said a top Vatican cardinal. "This phenomenon," he said, "has remained more hidden, but it's coming out; it must come out."
Pope, VP Pence meet at the Vatican
Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour Jan. 24. Pence, who was raised Catholic but became an evangelical Christian, introduced his family and exchanged gifts with the pope.
New martyrs include religious priests, 20th century laity
Pope Francis recognized 13 people killed in the 20th century "in hatred of the faith," clearing the way for their beatification, from civil war-ravaged Guatemala and Spain.
World needs stories of truth, peace, inspiration, pope says
With fake news becoming ever sophisticated, people need wisdom, courage and patience to discern constructive stories, Pope Francis said Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists.
Pope Francis ‘has our backs’ on pro-life cause, says archbishop
Prompting applause from some 5,000 worshipers in Washington, Archbishop Joseph Naumann said Jan. 23 that Pope Francis told him and other bishops last week in Rome, "If we do not defend life, no other rights matter."
Marching for life ‘an authentic act of patriotism,’ archbishop says
Taking part in the March for Life attests to the dignity of the human person and renders "a service to the nation," Archbishop Timothy Broglio told 5,000 worshipers Jan. 24 at the National Vigil for Life in Washington.
Pro-life leaders urged to continue to use their gifts for ‘Gospel of Life’
At a Jan. 23 Mass for pro-life leaders in Washington, Archbishop Joseph Naumann urged the congregation not to let "politicians divide us" and to continue working "however God is calling us to build the kingdom of God."
Labor gains are hard-fought, hard-won, say workers
At a forum co-sponsored by the Catholic Labor Network, workers making $12 an hour and less described housing struggles, high worker turnover and the need to organize for workplace protections.