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Faithful gather in prayer, solidarity for Pakistan flooding victims

With more than 1,110 killed and 33 million endangered by record rainfall in the South Asia nation, the archdiocesan Pakistani Catholic Community is organizing both spiritual and material aid.

Bishop calls for help for Pakistanis left homeless, hungry by floods

Unusually heavy rainfall has killed more than 1,000 and impacted some 33 million, with many churches, homes and schools damaged by the deluge, said Bishop Samson Shukardin.

Vatican says papal remarks on Dugina defended life, were not political

Following backlash over Pope Francis' comments on the death of the young Russian ultranationalist, the Vatican condemned Russia's war on Ukraine as "morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant and sacrilegious."

Open mic opens doors, builds community for young adults

Dozens gathered for an Aug. 27 talent showcase (featuring a guest performance by Archbishop Nelson Pérez) aimed at creating a "critical mass" of evangelizing energy.

Sister Marie Peter Conboy dies at 92

Sister Marie Peter Conboy died in Camilla Hall on July 26, 2022 in the 74th year of her religious life.

Sister Mary Shaun Conroy dies at 98

Sister Mary Shaun Conroy died in Camilla Hall on August 17, 2022 in the 69th year of her religious life.

Sister M. Barbara J. Troutman dies at 83

Sister M. Barbara J. Troutman, IHM (Formerly Sister M. Paul Catherine, IHM) died in Camilla Hall on July 25, 2022 in the 63rd year of her religious life.

Cathedral invites all to prayers for ‘Peace in Our City’ and end to violence

Starting Aug. 28, the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will host a weekly one-hour gathering for "focused, intentional" intercession amid Philadelphia's rising homicide rate.

Pope creates 20 new cardinals, including San Diego bishop

Welcoming the new cardinals Aug. 27, Pope Francis said they have been entrusted with a "fiery mission" to bring Christ to the world.

New seminarians move in, begin life at St. Charles Borromeo

Close to 30 young men arrived on campus this week, bringing the total number of seminarians on campus to 133 -- and their presence is a "sign of hope," said rector Father Keith Chylinski.