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Growing student activism on gun violence presses lawmakers to act
In the wake of the Florida shooting that left 17 dead, among 34 shootings so far this year, students are raising a groundswell to push legislative action. Leaders including Sen. Patrick Toomey and others are debating options.
‘Life changing’ show on Jesus’ death, resurrection coming to area
St. John Bosco Church in Hatboro will host the Broadway-quality musical "The Cross and the Light" for six shows March 8-10. The producer, a Catholic convert, was an atheist until she made a deal with God -- and did he ever deliver.
South Sudanese leaders don’t know how to make peace, say Catholic bishops
On the day Pope Francis designated for global prayers for peace in South Sudan and Congo, Catholic bishops in South Sudan said their leaders needed help to discern how to "beat their swords into plowshares."
Prayer for peace in Congo, South Sudan a call to action, cardinal says
In an article for L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, said leaders have "the duty of securing a peaceful life for their fellow citizens."
As DACA deadline nears, Catholic voices speak up to fix immigration woes
UPDATED - Catholic leaders and organizers from around the U.S. have been loudly clamoring for relief for the young adults, some who already face deportation and the loss of permits that allow them to work, drive and attend school.
Speakers decry detention for vulnerable migrant, refugee children
At issue is the treatment of children who cross international borders with or without family members. According to international law, they are entitled to due process in the assessment of their legal status, entry and stay in the receiving country.
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.