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After abortion vote, Michigan prelate says church must help women even more
In a letter to the faithful, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit said he grieved with those who have spent months praying, fasting and advocating against Proposal 3 for the "millions of lives" that are now at stake because of the ballot proposal's passage Nov. 8.
New Ascension yearlong podcast starts Jan. 1, will present entire catechism
Over the course of 365 daily podcast episodes, Father Mike Schmitz will read the entire catechism.
Present diversity of voices while preserving unity, pope tells communicators
Communication must bring people closer, give voice to the voiceless, put the spotlight on what gets ignored and show that it is possible to have a diversity of views rooted in the truth, Pope Francis said.
Live the Gospel by treating others as a brother or sister, pope says
Treating everyone as a brother or sister is the clearest, most simple way to live the Gospel each day, Pope Francis said.
Love the Lord by loving the poor, pope says at Mass
Loved by God, "let us love his most discarded children. The Lord is there," the pope said Nov. 13, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor.
Schools, ministries honor veterans on holiday
Veterans, active military members, and their families are being honored this Veterans Day throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Fordham report finds poverty growing globally, reversing recent gains
Declining access to food, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of poverty worldwide, said a new report issued by a Fordham University program.
Archbishop Pérez thanks Phillies for a great season
Archbishop Pérez shared a special message on social media thanking the team for a great season saying, "Anything is possible when you have hope, heart, and believe in each other."
Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week
The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood supports men who are discerning a call to the diocesan priesthood.
Catholic groups worry world leaders all talk, no action at COP27
Catholic groups at the U.N. climate conference said they were disappointed that, in the meeting's opening days, few world leaders demonstrated progress in implementing their climate commitments or financial support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change.