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Pro-lifers decry Illinois governor signing into law ‘extreme’ abortion bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law an abortion bill that Illinois' Catholic bishops said eliminates "even minimal limitations on abortions under previous law" and whose passage by the legislature marked "a sad moment in our history as a state."
Bishops on Facebook Live talk about laity’s anger, frustration over abuse
As the U.S. bishops met this week in Baltimore, Facebook users had a chance to ask questions of a panel of clergymen, including Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
More than a few fans prayed for St. Louis Blues to win Stanley Cup
Before the St. Louis Blues won the NHL's Stanley Cup for the first time in the team's 52-year history June 12, people shared their hopes for divine intervention -- maybe even from St. John Paul II, who visited the city in 1999.
Mitigate global warming, spare further injustice to poor, pope says
The world must act immediately to address the climate emergency and avoid committing "a brutal act of injustice" on the poor and future generations, Pope Francis told oil executives.
Border bishop addresses a different kind of crisis involving children
UPDATED - In less than a year, at least six children are believed to have died while in the custody of immigration officials along the border.
Ask Gov. Wolf to sign EITC funding hike, archbishop urges
Archbishop Charles Chaput is asking Catholics to contact Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and ask that he sign a bill that would expand funding for the state’s school-choice tax credit program by $100 million.
Friendship sprouts in new garden at former Bensalem parish
Even ahead of its June 15 blessing, the Fatima Community Garden has already produced vegetables, herbs and a stronger community among those cultivating the 44 raised-bed plots, thanks to a Catholic-led partnership.
Philadelphia Archdiocese names Marc Fisher new CFO
Fisher, 46, will become the chief financial officer July 1. Currently the director of the archdiocesan office that assists parishes and schools with accounting, he led implementation of new financial control policies.
Reading to kids makes for a better Father’s Day, every day
At parent workshop hosted by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, local dads bonded over donuts, diapers -- and a few good books, which can help reduce problem behaviors while fostering language skills.
USCCB president, other bishops meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
The meeting took place as the U.S. bishops were gathered in Baltimore for their spring general assembly June 11-13 where they focused on implementing bishop accountability measures in response to the abuse crisis in the church.