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Pope Francis changed the conversation, but can he change the culture?
Matthew Manion hopes more Catholics make choices to change the culture, developing the humility of a Pope Francis to encounter those most in need and the courage of a Pope Benedict to try new things.
7th Grade Visitation Day
oin us at Bishop Shanahan High School on Wednesday, March 14th for 7th Grade Visitation Day.
Conversations That Matter: Our Schools: A Discussion on Racial Bias for Teachers, Administrators, Counselors and School Ministers
We invite you to participate in a day of listening and dialog on April 27th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., that promises to offer a new and hopeful perspective on this societal wound, and how it affects our schools.
March Philly Fish Fry
Philly Fish Fry is a monthly Lindy Hop social dance held at the University of Pennsylvania. All are welcome!
Haitian immigrant back home working for CRS says faith gives her hope
Cassandra Bissainthe said she relies on her Catholic faith, which inspires her "to look for the positive" in a country where people continue to struggle with a high rate of poverty and the long-lasting effects of natural disasters.
Catholic Democrats ask Pennsylvania parishes to avoid partisanship
A letter faxed four days before the election asked parish leaders in the 18th Congressional District to advise parishioners to form their consciences using guidelines established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops before voting.
Christian activists warn of slaughter of Syrian civilians in Afrin
In March, Syria's conflict entered its eighth year. More than 350,000 people have died, 5 million are refugees and 6.3 million civilians are displaced within the country.
The poor, needy are your treasure, pope tells Sant’Egidio Community
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Community of Sant'Egidio's founding, Pope Francis urged its members to continue to safeguard the poor, the elderly, the young and the excluded.
Five years a pope: Francis’ focus has been on outreach
The cardinal from Argentina was elected pope March 13, 2013 just a few days after telling the College of Cardinals that the Catholic Church faced a clear choice between being a church that "goes out" or a church focused on its internal affairs.
A timeline of Pope Francis’ papacy
See an infographic highlighting Francis' first five years as pope beginning March 13, 2013.