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At Lima Mass for 1.3 million, Pope Francis preaches message of hope
Pope Francis took his message of hope to this sprawling, dusty capital of Peru, celebrating Mass within view of the rocky, waterless Andean slopes where most of the city's poorest residents live.
Laughter defeats temptation of self-importance, pope tells religious
A joyful self-awareness can help those in religious life to not "slack in the work of evangelization" and keep clear from a Messiah complex, the pope told priests, seminarians and men and women in consecrated life from various parts of Peru.
Congolese forces use violence to disperse church-led protests
UPDATED - Congo's bishops condemned the "excessive and disproportionate use of force" by security forces that dispersed protesters demanding President Joseph Kabila hold fresh elections in line with a church-brokered accord.
Point for point, Catholic League boys’ basketball is a close call
Hungry, well-matched teams are battling to the last second of each game, and one player has finally notched 1,000 points after four fierce years on the court.
Every child ‘a precious gift from God,’ Trump tells pro-life rally
UPDATED - In remarks broadcast to the March for Life from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump said that his administration "will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life."
Thousands of youth gather to rally, pray before March for Life
The Archdiocese of Washington's annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life preceded the 45th annual March for Life marking the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.
Delco parish hosts interfaith prayer service in honor of MLK Day
At St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford, 900 people of various faiths united to "build a beloved community" of peace. Archbishop Charles Chaput presided over the gathering, which marked its 35th year.
Transforming grief to grace, ministries offer healing from abortion
Project Rachel and other faith-based outreaches offer healing and hope to those suffering from the effects of abortion. Counseling, weekend retreats and spiritual direction enable participants to mourn their loss and to experience reconciliation with God.
‘Machisimo’ culture blinds women’s leading role in society, pope says
Pope Francis said it was sad to see how "in this land, which is under the protection of the Mother of God, so many women are devalued, denigrated and exposed to endless violence."
After 60 years, Catholic Charities Appeal still meeting many needs
Many things have changed since the appeal began in 1958, but the Philadelphia Archdiocese's outreach to people from all walks continues as this year's fund drive launched Jan. 18 with a $12.5 million goal.