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In #MeToo movement Catholic Church can play role in discussion, healing
he wave of accusations of sexual harassment, misconduct and assault from Hollywood to Capitol Hill and many places in between in recent months has been described as a revolution, a moment and a time for national reckoning.
Year in review: Counties seen as key to ongoing death penalty struggle
It's county prosecutors, most of them elected by voters, who decide whether to pursue a death sentence for murders and other crimes, said Robert Dunham, the center's executive director.
Archbishop Wood wallops foe, 49-14, for state 5A football title
Extending their winning streak to 10, the Vikings topped Gateway for their second straight state crown, fourth in five seasons and fifth in seven. They built an insurmountable 35-0 lead by halftime and never took their foot off the gas.
Prep had grown accustomed to state football titles, but not this year
Facing an undefeated team and one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, St. Joseph’s Prep came up short in the state finals. The Hawks were vying for their second straight state crown and fourth in five seasons.
‘Enough with the deaths’: Mexican clergy call out crisis
Clergy in southern Chiapas state reiterated warnings of an escalating humanitarian crisis as a land dispute has driven some 5,000 indigenous people from their communities and into the mountains to survive in cold and squalid conditions.
Hindus beat 8 priests, burn vehicle outside Indian police station
Extremists attacked the priests who had been trying to help 30 seminarians and two priests arrested Dec. 14 for allegedly trying to convert non-Christians. It began with seminarians singing Christmas carols to villagers.
States bring lawsuit challenging religious exemption to mandate
A federal court in Philadelphia heard oral arguments Dec. 14 in a suit that aims to take away the exemption granted to the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious employers allowing them to refuse to cover contraceptives for their employees.
Archdiocese releases financial info on nearly a dozen church entities
Following last month's release of audited financial statements for its Office for Financial Services, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia released 14 additional statements Dec. 15 for operations concerning human services, education and cemeteries.
Bill to ban dismemberment abortions in Pa. sails through House
A bill that had previously passed in the Senate was approved Dec. 12 by a vote of 121-70 in the Republican-controlled state House of Representatives. Pro-lifers lauded the bill's bipartisan support -- watch a video after the vote.
On busy city street, this reminder of Jesus’ birth can’t be missed
For the 20th year, a display of the Nativity creche will catch the eye of commuters going by Logan Square in Philadelphia. It was blessed Dec. 13 and supported in song by children who well understood the real meaning of Christmas.