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Archbishop Gomez calls Latinos to build pro-life culture, not political coalition
Archbishop Gomez said that the practice of abortion and euthanasia raises concerns about "what kind of society we are and what kind of people we want to be."
Pope sends condolences after earthquake in Taiwan
"The Holy Father was saddened to learn of the suffering caused by the deadly earthquake which struck Tainan, leaving many people dead or seriously injured," read a message sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, on behalf of the pope.
Communist official to religious leaders: Promote Chinese culture
Yu Zhengsheng said religious leaders must form a bridge between the Communist Party and hundreds of millions of Chinese that follow the country's five officially recognized religions -- Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Buddhism and Taoism, reported ucanews.com.
Papal commission on sex abuse votes that member take leave of absence
Peter Saunders, founder and chief executive officer of the National Association for People Abused in Childhood, told reporters, however, that he would not leave his position on the commission.
Across the Aisles: Boy Scouts’ Mass
Boy Scouts and their leaders from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia came together in prayer on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for a special Mass. See our photo gallery.
This Lent, put your ear to God’s heart
Mercy is the beating heart of the Gospel, notes Michelle Francl-Donnay. She finds the rhythm of mercy pulsing in the psalms and turns to them, as Jesus did, to provide solace and strength every day.
Special visitors see the good work happening in Catholic school
The invited guests for Grandparents Day at Good Shepherd School in Ardsley got an inside look at the polite and helpful students, plus the educational program and faculty, during Catholic Schools Week.
To share the good news, first step into your inner room of prayer
Chris Stefanik points to the great saints who changed the world, and says our journey to holiness must be first an interior one in prayer. He suggests a short prayer for someone every day of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday.
Archbishop Chaput’s public calendar, Monday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 14
See this week’s public schedule for Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Let this year be a time of pardon and peace for you
Seminarian Eric Banecker encourages everyone to take advantage of Christ’s gift of mercy by going to the sacrament of penance, even if it has been many years since going to confession. Follow our series on the Year of Mercy.