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Unwanted at first, Poor Clare sisters mark 100 years in Philadelphia
The monastery of nuns, located now in Bucks County where Cardinal Justin Rigali celebrated their anniversary Mass, was rejected by the Cincinnati and New York dioceses. But thanks to a Drexel family connection, they flourished in Philadelphia.
Las Vegas Catholic shrine an initial place of refuge for shooting victims
The Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer -- a white stucco church just off the Las Vegas Strip and dwarfed by giant hotels, casinos and flashing neon lights -- became an immediate place of shelter for concertgoers fleeing the barrage of bullets that showered down onto the country music festival.
U.S. House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks of gestation
ntroduced by Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, it would punish doctors who perform an abortion after 20 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest or if the life of the mother is threatened. Physicians could face up to five years in prison. Women seeking abortions would not be penalized under the bill.
Kids need everyone to fight online abuse, exploitation, speakers say
With the enormous scale and devastating effects of child exploitation and abuse online, including exposure to pornography, the world must act to protect children at all costs, speakers at a world congress said.
Faith in the Future’s CEO will step down at year’s end
Samuel Casey Carter, the first chief executive of the five-year-old foundation credited for stabilizing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's 17 high schools, will leave Dec. 31.
Glendon to receive 2018 Evangelium Vitae Medal from Notre Dame center
The recipient is announced annually on Respect Life Sunday, which this year was Oct. 1. The award, comprised of a specially commissioned medal and $10,000 prize, will be presented at a Mass and banquet April 28 at Notre Dame.
Prayers for Las Vegas massacre victims at Mass, rosary on Saturday
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will host a Mass on Oct. 7 at 5:15 p.m. and the Archdiocesan Rosary at 7 p.m. to pray for those killed and wounded in America's deadliest mass shooting.
Bishop urges U.S. to remain party to Iran nuclear deal
Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, New Mexico, said in a letter Oct. 3 to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that the so-called P5+1 agreement with Iran is crucial if negotiations with North Korean officials have any chance of occurring.
Churches in Vietnam, Japan agree to jointly care for migrants
Church officials from Vietnam and Japan are working to collaborate on how to best provide pastoral care and social benefits to the increasing number of migrant workers and diaspora in both countries.
Pope sets pre-synod meeting to listen to youths’ hopes, doubts
"We must listen to young people," Pope Francis said as he invited Christian and non-Christian young people from around the world to a meeting next March in preparation for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018.