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South Sudan Catholic leader: Taking more time with peace pact is good
After almost five years of civil war, South Sudan's leaders agreed to a new peace plan in September. Its implementation is spread over several months, which observers are applauding.
Court ruling ‘finally’ ends EWTN fight over HHS mandate
A federal appeals court vacated a lower court's ruling Nov. 30 that EWTN had to comply with the Obama administration-era mandate to cover contraceptives and abortifacients for employees or pay huge fines.
Nation mourns death of 41st president, recalls his life, legacy
Religious faith sustained former President George H.W. Bush and his family and was evident during his years in the White House. It is being noted by many in paying tribute to his life and legacy after his death late Nov. 30 at age 94.
3 Philly Catholic schools playing in state football semis
John Knebels reviews the matchups for Archbishop Wood, St. Joseph's Prep and West Catholic in key PIAA games this weekend. All three are on hot streaks, but taking it "one game at a time."
In response to global warming, the idea of personal sacrifice resurfaces
A major report by 13 federal agencies that concludes that climate change poses dire consequences to the U.S. calls for individual and collective action, Catholics working on environmental concerns said.
Ukrainian Catholics fear new war after naval clashes
Catholics in Ukraine said people fear a full-scale war with Russia, after a naval confrontation prompted the imposition of martial law in Ukraine's eastern regions.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe to file for bankruptcy protection
Archbishop John C. Wester explained decided to take the action because the archdiocese faces up to 40 active claims from alleged victims of clergy sex abuse. “We just don’t have any money. If we’re not here, we can’t help anybody.”
St. Bernadette Parish draws 300 runners for Turkey Trot fundraiser
The Drexel Hill parish's Catholic school benefited by money raised from the 5K run Nov. 26, but everyone was a winner at the 10th annual event, which has become a new community tradition.
Teens get inside look at religious life while serving elderly
The Hospitality Club of Holy Family Home in Philadelphia enables young girls to share in the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor, who minister to impoverished seniors.
Young pro-life leader makes time for prayer, witness at UPenn
Standing up for the sanctity of life at a large secular university takes courage. Junior nursing major Theresa Dierkes of Drexel Hill is undaunted in her commitment of joining prayer and action for life.