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Pakistan court rules on Catholic’s blasphemy charge, defers announcement
UPDATED - A court in Pakistan has reached a decision on whether a Catholic woman will become the first person to hang to death under the country's controversial blasphemy laws.
Judge blocks TPS cancellation, says ending program unconstitutional
The ruling by a U.S. District Court judge will protect, for now, about 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan currently covered by the program who would be deported if it ends.
Mercy sisters decry report of immigrant children moved to tent city
The sisters blasted the government's "aggressive approach to tearing immigrant families apart" as an article reported that migrant children from across the U.S. were being transported in the night to a desert property in Texas.
By helping a mom choose life, woman shows how one person can impact cause
When David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, spoke at a Right to Life of Indianapolis fundraiser, he shared stories to emphasize how one person can make a difference in the pro-life movement.
Catholic League standings in four sports updated
See our standings for Philadelphia Catholic League boys and girls sports, including football, soccer, field hockey and volleyball, through Oct. 4.
Bishop Louis DeSimone, beloved retired pastor, dies at 96
A funeral Mass for the retired auxiliary bishop will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m., preceded by a viewing at 9 a.m., at the cathedral. His full life included Army service in World War II, and leadership at St. Monica Parish.
1st Saturday Rosary Walk at St. Patrick’s
Join the Dominican Friars and the community at St. Patrick Parish, Philadelphia, Oct. 6 for a mass, rosary walk along Rittenhouse Square, and breakfast at a local restaurant.
Cardinal: Damage of abuse scandal caused by church leadership, not media
The days of making "weak excuses" in response to the sexual abuse crisis are over, said German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.
Synod urged to make more room for young leaders and for women
Sister Hodgdon and Korean Sister Mina Kwon of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres were among the nonvoting synod observers who were invited to address the gathering Oct. 5.
At synod, young people call for more involvement, representation
Young people from around the world told Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops that they no longer want to remain on the sidelines but want to take an active role in the church.