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Rev. Graham’s 1967 visit to Catholic college recalled as historic event
Rev. Graham called the gathering "a time when Protestants and Catholics could meet together and greet each other as brothers, whereas 10 years ago they could not."
Worship at ‘Anthem Live’ then have fun in Manayunk
The archdiocese's youth and young adult ministry will host a prayerful event Saturday night, Feb. 24 at St. John the Baptist Church, after which attendees can join a Winter Olympics Bar Crawl for fun and prizes.
Christian leader, English bishop add to outcry over attacks in Syria
"It's a fight between regional and international countries, such as Russia, Iran and Turkey, seeking to acquire territory and influence and to establish their hegemony in these areas," said Bassam Ishak, who heads the Syriac National Council.
Bon Secours Health System, Mercy Health announce plan to merge
The merger of the two Catholic health care systems will create a network of 43 hospitals, hundreds of clinics and care sites, and housing ministries that spans seven states from Ohio to the East Coast.
Inspiring pope: Francis often speaks of Paul VI’s influence on him
While Pope Francis thinks Blessed Paul VI wrote "the greatest pastoral document that has ever been written," great writing does not make a pope a saint.
Chileans speak to Vatican team sent to investigate abuse cover-up charges
Abuse victims allege that Osorno Bishop Juan Barros -- then a priest -- had witnessed their abuse by his mentor, Father Fernando Karadima.
Mass supports individuals, families suffering through drug addiction
Several hundred joined Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik for the liturgy that prayed for people currently battling drug addiction and remembered those who have died from it.
Pope to young people: Take the World Youth Day challenge
"Do not allow the spark of youth to be extinguished in the darkness of a closed room in which the only window to the outside world is a computer and smartphone," Pope Francis told youths in a message.
Following Florida school shooting, Jesuit calls for legislation on guns
In a letter addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump and to high-ranking members of Congress, Jesuit Father William Muller said the Jesuit network stands "with so many voices against the proliferation of guns in our country."
Rev. Graham recalled for deep faith, his invitation to all to know Christ
An outpouring of statements paid tribute to the man who was easily the most famous evangelist of the 20th century. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Rev. Graham died at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, at age 99.