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St. Mary Interparochial set model for Catholic schools 50 years ago
Celebrating its golden anniversary, the Old City school traces its roots back to the 18th century. But its founding in 1968 would be a template for the regional Catholic schools formed in recent years across the archdiocese.
Vatican spokesman insists pope, aides are united on approach to China
Catholics who have accused top members of the Roman Curia of making overtures to China's communist government without the knowledge of Pope Francis are "fostering confusion and controversy," said the director of the Vatican press office.
Pastor, principal awarded for unique plan to revive school
The leaders of St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, will receive a national Catholic honor this spring, along with three others in the Philadelphia Archdiocese -- the most of any diocese in the United States.
Irish government to hold referendum on right to life of mother, child
If passed, the vote would allow parliament to legislate for abortion. Health Minister Simon Harris has said in this case he would bring forward a proposal to permit abortion on request up to eight weeks' gestation.
The savior is in: Jesus was always available to those in need, pope says
Priests and bishops need to model themselves after Jesus, who never posted inconvenient office hours or shied away from people and their problems, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
Failures offer opportunity to improve protection efforts, expert says
Failure and disappointment in the Catholic Church's response to abuse should be an impetus to reassess, refocus and rededicate oneself to improving and expanding efforts in healing and prevention.
Ahead of Super Bowl, Catholics partner to ramp up anti-trafficking efforts
In the 10 days surrounding the Super Bowl in Minneapolis Feb. 4, Terry Forliti and others from Breaking Free are taking to the streets, reaching out to women with hygiene items, food and directions to Breaking Free's emergency shelter.
Pro-life leaders decry Senate failure to pass 20-week abortion ban
Although the bill received 51 votes, under Senate rules it needed 60 votes to end debate and move to a final vote. Three Democrats joined 48 Republicans in supporting the measure. The final vote was 51-46.
Investors tap Dominican sister’s experience for smartphone campaign
As two major shareholders of Apple Inc. urge the company to take steps to help parents control and limit smartphone use by their children, a veteran of the corporate social responsibility movement is at their side.
Hispanic bishops’ visit gives them firsthand look at Holy Land reality
Ten bishops met with local Christians as well as with other Palestinians and Israelis to get a firsthand understanding of the situation and to advocate for "bridges not walls."