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As young people speak to church, they must listen to Jesus, pope says
The Catholic Church wants to listen to young people and know where they are coming from, but young Catholics must be ready to listen to Jesus and discover where he wants to lead them, Pope Francis said.
Catholic faithful must object if pope misuses authority, cardinal says
The pope's power "was given by Christ himself and not by any human authority or popular constitution and, therefore, can be exercised only in obedience to Christ," said Cardinal Raymond L. Burke.
Latin Mass enthusiasts to get new spiritual home with ‘quasi-parish’
The new Catholic community will take over the former St. Mary Parish in Conshohocken in August, where the pre-Vatican II Mass will be celebrated at a former Polish parish in the geographic center of the archdiocese.
Roman Catholic wins state title the hard way, as usual
The Cahillites went on a 10-0 scoring run in the final minute to pull away decisively from Lincoln High, 92-80, for the PIAA Class 6A title, their third in the past four seasons.
Archbishop Wood’s girls end season in classy fashion, if disappointed
The two-time defending state champion Vikings fell just short, 36-33, in the final of the PIAA Class 5A girls' basketball tourney. They warmly congratulated their opponents after the game.
Roommates: Quebec cardinal, Anglican bishop shared same roof for a year
The arrangement opened an unexpected new chapter in a long tradition of friendship between Quebec City's Catholics and Anglicans.
Ryan visits Texas Catholic agency to see solutions to poverty firsthand
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, has been studying poverty at the federal level from Washington, but he took a few hours to learn what poverty looks like on the front lines with a visit to Catholic Charities Fort Worth April 3.
Neumann-Goretti boys grab 5th straight state basketball title
The string of championships for the South Philadelphia Catholic high school is the most since the state tourney began in 1920. The Saints won their eighth title in nine years thanks to a big game by Dymir Montague.
Manila Archdiocese receives relic of St. John Paul II’s blood
The Archdiocese of Manila will be the custodian of a relic of St. John Paul II: a vial of the late pope's blood that was to be placed in a reliquary for veneration starting April 7.
Northeast Philly teens find help going to prom in style
Through its Prom Gear Exchange, Catholic Community Services is aiming to reduce the price tag for attending prom, which many families struggle to afford. Dresses and formal wear will be provided April 21.