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Banners unfurled as faithful share stories of five saints
The Vatican hung banners of the Catholic Church's newly canonized saints four days before the Mass that would officially recognize that they are in heaven with God.
Vatican releases lineup for Christmas concert supporting the Amazon
Proceeds from a Christmas concert at the Vatican starring Lionel Richie, Bonnie Tyler and Susan Boyle will go to help protect the Amazon and support indigenous communities there.
Pope names U.S. archbishop to head Vatican academy for diplomats
Archbishop Joseph S. Marino will be only the second U.S. prelate to head the Rome-based school, which was founded more than 300 years ago; U.S. Cardinal Justin Rigali was president of the academy from 1985 to 1989.
O line pushes Bonner-Prendie’s punishing ground game
Solid execution by the blockers up front led to 353 yards rushing on 12 yards per carry in the Friars' 46-7 win over Conwell-Egan, pushing their record to 5-1 overall, 3-1 in the Catholic League.
Panel: At ballot box, let Gospel, not a political party, guide your vote
Christians should look to the Gospel, not just for guidance on how to vote but also how to respond toward others in a national political environment pushing division, not unity.
Five Catholic grade schools in archdiocese get national honors
Five local Catholic grade schools -- Cardinal Foley Regional, Mary Mother of the Redeemer, St. Pius X, St. Thomas the Apostle and SS. Colman-John Neumann -- have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Penn-Drexel Newman opens new Catholic ministry center
A ribbon cutting last weekend for the new facility serving Penn and Drexel students plus residents of University City led celebrations tied to Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be named a saint Oct. 13.
Nuncio addresses violence against women, how economies affect human dignity
Filipino Archbishop Bernardito Auza called for the U.N. to uphold the dignity of women, and also to safeguard the "inherent dignity and inalienable rights" of the human person when dealing with financial issues before the U.N.
In death penalty discussion, U.S. bishops emphasize human dignity, mercy
The discussion took place on the World Day Against the Death Penalty and highlighted not only the consistency of church teaching against capital punishment but also what Catholics could do to learn more about what the Catholic Church has to say on this issue.
Holy Family Home to be rebuilt on same Southwest Phila. site
The Little Sisters of the Poor, caring for the elderly poor in the city for 150 years, have begun a project to replace their 1970s-era facility at a cost of up to $45 million -- entirely on donations.