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Catholic leaders urge U.S. extend protected status for Salvadorans
Terminating TPS for Salvadorans "now would be inhumane and untenable," because of current conditions in their home country, Catholic leaders said in a letter to Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen of Homeland Security.
Since 2002, U.S. church has had strict protocols in place to address abuse
The passing of the cardinal in Rome has put the spotlight once again on Boston as the epicenter of a clergy sex abuse scandal that has affected the whole U.S. church.
Gingrich formally begins service as U.S. ambassador to Holy See
Callista L. Gingrich presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis, formally assuming her duties as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
Pope, Turkey’s president discuss status of Jerusalem
In a phone call, Pope Francis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly expressed satisfaction with the U.N. resolution Dec. 21 calling on the United States to rescind its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Priest asks for prayers for victims of Bronx fire and their families
A priest tended to grieving families who were victims of a Dec. 28 fire, one of the deadliest in the history of New York City and the Bronx, which left at least 12 dead and many fighting for their lives.
At Operating Base Cecilia, it’s all hands on deck to help veterans
Catholic Social Services and the Veterans Multi-Service Center received some holiday help from DNB First Bank, which donated $3,000 to the Coatesville-based veterans aid agency on Dec.13.
62nd annual Christmas party for kids might be biggest, best yet
More than 550 children served by Catholic Social Services' agencies enjoyed the annual Archbishop's Christmas Gala Dec. 21. This year's party had a first: a live Nativity play with animals on a busy Philadelphia street.
The ‘hurt is still there’ over abuse crisis, Boston cardinal says
Cardinal Sean O'Malley spoke with journalists about the death of former Boston Cardinal Bernard Law who died this week. He resigned in 2002 amid allegations of mishandling cases of sexual abuse of minors by priests.
Listen to Archbishop Chaput’s Christmas greeting
Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks to all CatholicPhilly.com readers in his new audio message. He hopes that everyone may imitate the boundless love of Jesus Christ and care for the sick, the poor and all those in need as we celebrate the feast of the Nativity.
Pope’s New Year priorities: Refugees, youths, trips, more Curia reform
A focus on the rights and needs of migrants and refugees and a Synod of Bishops dedicated to young people all are on queued up for Pope Francis, who will begin the fifth year of his pontificate in March.