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Catholics need better understanding of the Mass, pope says
In his new apostolic letter, Pope Francis wrote of the power of the Mass, which must not be "exploited in service of some ideological vision." He called again for limiting celebrations of the pre-Vatican II liturgy in Latin.
Pope condemns ‘barbaric’ attack on shopping center in Ukraine
Pope Francis again pleaded for an end to hostilities in Ukraine after missiles struck a mall filled with an estimated 1,000 people June 27 killing at least 20 people, according to the Ukrainian government.
‘Outstanding joy’ at Dobbs decision for detective who exposed notorious abortionist
Detective James Wood, whose investigation led to the imprisonment of Kermit Gosnell, said "God had a reason" for the ruling's timing, with "more babies being saved" and a more hopeful view of pregnancy on the horizon.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel to host novena in July
The Doylestown parish -- one of two parishes and a shrine named for Mary in the Bucks County town -- will begin the nine-day devotion on July 8 and ending on July 16, feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Sister Catherine Roche, Philadelphia native, dies at 97
The former Sister John Anita grew up in North Philadelphia and after attending John W. Hallahan High School, entered the Sisters of St. Joseph. She ministered in four dioceses, including the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Indigenous hope papal apology in Canada will push justice in U.S.
As Pope Francis prepares to visit Canada next month, Native Americans are pushing governments and religious orders that operated residential schools to face up to a history of cultural genocide.
In synod, Middle East Catholic bishops highlight challenges of region
Although security issues in the Middle East have declined, the challenges that remain are "getting more complex," especially in the "catastrophe" of Lebanon and in Syria, according to a bishops' report.
Inflation, Ukraine war worsen trauma of Ethiopia’s most needy
Instability in the Tigray region, where global inflation has hiked food prices 43%, is placing new burdens on humanitarian and pastoral efforts. The once regional hardships now extend throughout the country.
Visitation’s garden grows with love, service to area’s hungry
The Norristown parish's new “No Greater Love Garden” was built and maintained by the hands of many parishioners, whose work to grow vegetables will feed many Montgomery County residents.
After Roe’s reversal, a call to ‘redouble’ efforts to help women
"As happy as we may be" with the June 24 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Baltimore's archbishop said it's not a cause for celebration but for renewed efforts "to help women in difficult pregnancies."