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German theologian: Reformation meant different things in different eras
How Protestants regarded Martin Luther has evolved as the he engendered has likewise evolved, according to German Catholic theologian Father Peter Neuner.
Catholic-Lutheran ecumenical efforts have borne fruit in past 50 years
Kathryn Johnson, director of ecumenical and interreligious relations for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest U.S. Lutheran body, said she rejects the concept of "ecumenical winter" as if to describe a stall in ecumenism.
Boston College says students doing well after acid attack in France
The female students, all juniors, plan to remain in Europe for their studies and offered forgiveness to the woman who sprayed them with an acid solution outside of the Saint-Charles train station in Marseille, according to a statement posted on the university's website.
Judicial group launches digital ads opposing ‘religious litmus test’
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, spurred outrage about possible religious tests for judicial appointees with the questions she put to Amy Coney Barrett, nominee for a seat on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Trump begins talks with Democrats about congressional help for DACA
After campaigning on a promise that he'd get rid of a program that helps a group of young migrants without documents remain in the country, President Donald Trump is working with Democrats to find a way to help the young migrants stay.
Biggest-ever crowd rocks Paoli for AbbeyFest
In just its fourth year, the music festival drew 4,000 young people and families for a full day of contemporary Christian music, eucharistic prayer and sacraments, plus food and games, at the Norbertine Fathers' Daylesford Abbey.
Consecrated women, men religious celebrate anniversaries
CatholicPhilly.com recognizes the religious sisters, brothers and priests serving in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are marking significant anniversaries of religious life this year. See our full list of 251 jubilarians.
Rome’s interreligious half-marathon draws 2,000 and a papal blessing
Some 2,000 people took part in the 13-mile run and almost 4,000 people signed up for the 5k sponsored by the Vatican, including members of the Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Bahai communities.
You can help with recovery from hurricanes Irma, Harvey
Catholic organizations have established emergency relief operations for people in the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, and for communities still recovering in Texas and Louisiana.
How tough is this boys’ soccer season? 11 shutouts in 11 games
Defense is the talk of the Catholic League this year, as is a La Salle team that looks mighty hard to beat. Two games into the season, John Knebels takes a look around the league so far.