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Body of St. John XXIII to make brief return to his home diocese
People in the Diocese of Bergamo, Italy, will host the remains of the late pope for 18 days as they mark the 60th anniversary of his election and the 55th anniversary of his death.
Catholic bishop pays tribute to Barbara Bush at Houston memorial
Retired Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza joined other religious leaders in paying tribute to Barbara Bush during a ceremony described as a Celebration of Life in front of Houston City Hall.
Salvadoran archdiocese argues for Romero canonization in El Salvador
The Archdiocese of San Salvador argues that the canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero should be held in El Salvador around World Youth Day, which will take place in January in nearby Panama.
Raise a cone: Rome’s poor celebrate pope’s name day with gelato
In honor of his name day, the feast of St. George, the pope donated 3,000 servings of ice cream to soup kitchens and homeless shelters around Rome.
Volunteers honored for giving thousands of hours to serve others
The archdiocese honored the more than 4,100 individuals who annually donate their time to Catholic Social Services' agencies in the five-county area. The volunteers remind clients, "You really are never alone.”
Conference led by Cardinal Burke reiterates truth of marriage
Some 400 Catholics gathered in Philadelphia April 21 for a day of study and prayer concerning marriage and Catholic teaching that leads to "peace in this life ... and the life to come," said Cardinal Raymond Burke.
Former nanny files suit against ‘buffer zone’ around U.K. abortion clinic
The buffer zone, she said, infringes on human rights laws guaranteeing freedom of association, expression and freedom of religion, and also stops people offering help to women who feel abandoned.
Spanish Catholic leaders welcome ETA statement on ending violence
Spanish church leaders welcomed a statement by the Basque separatist organization, ETA, apologizing to its victims and declaring an end to its armed struggle.
As South Sudan war drags on, churches do their best to help displaced
Holy Family Catholic Church has provided food, shelter material and health care, and the presence of clergy and religious has fostered a sense of relative safety for the families who first occupied the church grounds when fighting enveloped the city in 2016.
It’s first Communion season; why not recycle that dress or suit?
The Communion Closet at Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland lends gently used special attire, including shoes and accessories, to girls and boys in need throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese.