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Cardinal Pell calls for inquiry into press leaks accusing him of abuse
Calling the accusations "without foundation and utterly false," the cardinal "strongly denies any wrongdoing," said a statement from the Australian cardinal's office in Rome Feb. 19.
Roman survives last-second shot to beat Carroll, advances to finals
Some athletic events deserve no loser. Case in point was Wednesday night when Roman Catholic edged Archbishop Carroll, 64-63, in the waning seconds of the Catholic League boys basketball semifinals.
Turning a tragic ‘Why me?’ into ‘What can I learn from this?’
Some 30 years ago, 100 percent of 9-year-old John O'Leary's body was burned in an accident. His new book tells how he emerged with a passion to live fully and how he inspires others to do the same.
Irish bishops urge Catholics to press candidates on abortion
In a statement, the four Irish archbishops said they "strongly oppose any weakening of the affirmation of the right to life of the unborn."
Pope John Paul II H.S. to host run benefiting CHOP
The fourth annual “Cupids Cranium” 5K run and one-mile walk at the archdiocesan high school in Royersford will take place Saturday, Feb. 20, and benefit research into children's brain tumors.
Father Judge High School names an alum its new president
Brian King, 36 and a 1997 graduate of the Catholic boys school in Northeast Philadelphia, had been its director of advancement for five years.
Team of pastoral counseling students takes ethics prize
Graduate students in the Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Neumann University placed third in a national competition to analyze an ethical situation and develop an appropriate response.
‘Race’: How tolerance outran hatred at ’36 Olympics
Run, don't walk, to the nearest multiplex and see "Race," a supremely entertaining biopic about Olympic track and field legend Jesse Owens.
This Sunday, Jesus offers a glimpse of resurrection glory
The transfiguration of the Lord on a mountain shows his disciples, and us, what is awaiting after the trials of the passion and death of Jesus, and the transformation that happens when we listen to him.
Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.