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Lebanese interreligious foundation Adyan awarded Niwano Peace Prize
Lebanon now moves "a firm step further toward its recognition as a world center for dialogue between cultures and religions," said Maronite Father Fadi Daou, president of Adyan Foundation, in announcing the international award..
Thirsty souls are quenched by God, not world, priest tells pope, Curia
The pope and senior members of the Roman Curia were having their annual Lenten retreat Feb. 18-23.
If Catholic Church owns up to its racism, it can change, says scholar
Tia Noelle Pratt, a St. Joseph’s professor, studies the history of racism toward Black Catholics. “People are working toward justice,” said the member of St. Matthias Parish in Bala Cynwyd. “The church can be fixed.”
Redeemer Ministry Corps offers Lenten reflection series for young adults
The sessions will explore the connections between faith, everyday life and work.
Pope reassures foster kids, says life events can make adults ‘fragile’
When people are unable to love or accept a child with problems or illness, many times it's because they are too weak themselves to be able to bear someone else's vulnerabilities, Pope Francis told a group of children and young people who are wards of the state.
Pope says Paul VI will be declared a saint this year
The cardinals and bishops who are members of the Congregation for Saints' Causes reportedly voted Feb. 6 to recognize as a miracle the healing of an unborn baby and helping her reach full term.
U.S. bishops declare national call-in day to urge Congress to save DACA
"With the March 5th deadline looming, we ask once again that members of Congress show the leadership necessary to find a just and humane solution for these young people, who daily face mounting anxiety and uncertainty," they said.
Man Up Philly expects to draw hundreds of Catholic men March 3
The 10th anniversary of the day-long event of inspirational talks, fellowship among men and multiple opportunities for prayer will take place this year on the campus of Neumann University, Aston.
Young church musicians can earn college scholarship
The deadline is fast approaching for applying for the $1,000 Peter LaManna Excellence in Music Scholarship, presented for the second year by the Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia.
Church’s Lenten observance dedicated to shooting victims, their families
A parish community less than two miles away and directly impacted by the Feb. 14 school shooting at a Broward County high school is finding new purpose in Lent this year.