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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.
Priest uses his mother’s sauce recipe to help the needy, evangelize
Father Jim used his mother's tomato sauce recipe to create the product and is donating part of the proceeds of sauce sales to the Lexington Diocese and Southeast Texas Hospice.
Peruvian Catholics offer pious faith as purifying devotion in Phila.
About 200 faithful at St. William Parish gathered for a prayerful street procession with an image of El Señor de los Milagros -- Lord of the Miracles -- a devotion from their homeland in Peru.
Christian leaders urge U.S. to restore aid to East Jerusalem hospitals
U.S. Christian leaders expressed "grave concern" about the Trump administration's decision to stop financial assistance to six East Jerusalem hospitals.
‘Keep us in mind,’ says DACA recipient in urging people to vote
A group of Catholic high school seniors lobbying on Capitol Hill Nov. 5 knows there is a lot at stake in the midterm elections.
Pope urges French bishops to fight child abuse, follow zero tolerance
The pope said he hoped their "welcoming and listening to victims" would strengthen their "determination in the implementation of zero tolerance and your work," said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.