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University says Facebook rejected ad because it shows Jesus on cross
Franciscan University of Steubenville said an administrator of its Facebook page noticed one of its ads had been rejected because it contained "shocking content, sensational content, excessively violent content."
Assisted suicide, abortion, school aid among issues tackled by states
Assisted suicide, abortion restrictions, health insurance coverage of abortion, financial aid for nonpublic schools and some tax relief for low-income families are among the issues being tackled by state legislatures across the country.
St. Hubert’s alumnae plan dance party, Coach bag Bingo
The Bingo fundraiser will be April 15 while the Bob Pantano Dance Party kicks off April 27. Both events are organized by the St. Hubert High School Alumnae Association
Our Lady of Port Richmond School ready for family auction
Many baskets of all shapes and sizes, filled with fun things for everyone, will be raffled at an annual event Friday, April 6 in the lower hall of the Catholic school in Philadelphia.
Mexican diocese apologizes for failing to stop abusive priest
Father Raul Villegas Chavez was sentenced to 90 years in prison -- reduced to 60 years, the maximum penalty in Guanajuato -- after being convicted on charges of rape, sexual exploitation and the corruption of minors.
China official: It’s OK if Vatican doesn’t fully control naming bishops
In a rare move, a top Chinese official answered journalists' questions about a new white paper on religious freedom and the ongoing talks between his government and the Vatican.
Rallies, prayer services recall legacy of slain civil rights leader
Fifty years after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the great civil rights advocate continues to be an outstanding example of how to live the Gospel message, according to Catholic clergy and others.
Recognizing the Lord in the Eucharist
Father Patrick Welsh is the presenter for the April 9 talk with Theology on Tap Northeast. He will delve into the mystery of the holy Eucharist using Scripture passages from St. Luke.
Second Sundays with the Culture Project
Join The Culture Project and friends at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul and City Tap House Logan for a night of prayer and fun!
Terminally ill mother: Euthanasia push robs ‘friends and family of joy’
As Anna Corry lay dying, she sent out a request to speak publicly about her opposition to euthanasia. The Australian woman died Holy Thursday, March 29, but not before sharing her thoughts on assisted suicide.