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Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics, encourages dialogue
The 30,000 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem fund about 80 percent of the annual budget of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, ensuring that Catholic parishes and seminaries, schools and hospitals in Israel, Palestine and Jordan continue to function.
Holy Land Catholic leaders ask Israel to repeal law controversial law
All residents of Israel, regardless of their religion, must be treated as equal citizens, the Catholic leaders said.
People unable to give have become slaves to possessions, pope says
Life is for loving, not amassing possessions, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Carroll returns to top of Catholic League field hockey
With their 2-0 championship win over Cardinal O'Hara Nov. 1, the Lady Patriots capped a 16-4 season, going 11-0 in the Catholic League. Both teams advanced in District 12 play.
Daughter’s murder becomes chance for restorative justice for her killer
In 2010, Kate and Andy Grosmaire's 19-year-old daughter, Ann, was shot and killed by her fiance, and the couple, called by their Catholic faith, forgave their daughter's killer.
Young adults in Media learn of work to protect kids, aid abuse victims
At a Theology on Tap event, the young adults of Nativity B.V.M. Parish listened to two leaders describe how the Philadelphia Archdiocese continues to assist victims of child sexual abuse, and of efforts to prevent abuse.
National Review Board chairman seeks fix to address charter ‘loophole’
Francesco Cesareo also expressed "frustration" that new questions have surfaced about how some bishops responded to clergy sex abuse, especially after pledging openness and transparency after the 2002 crisis exploded.
Ethiopian bishops welcome election of nation’s first female president
Ethiopia's bishops welcomed the election of the nation's first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, and said they were pleased that women "are getting their rightful place in the development of the country."
Brazil’s new Catholic president promises conservative moral agenda
The new president has reiterated his opposition to the expansion of abortion laws and noted that if the bill now in Congress passes, he will veto it.
‘Lights On Afterschool’ illuminates programs for at-risk youth
Twelve archdiocesan Out of School Time sites in the city marked the annual event that celebrates afterschool care as "more than babysitting." OST supports parents of some 900 kids a year.