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American community finds a new home in Rome
U.S. Catholics in Rome had called the Church of Santa Susanna their parish since 1922. But the cloistered Cistercian nuns, who have had a presence at the historic parish since 1587, found the American presence distracting and made various attempts over the years to evict them.
Salvadorans to walk 90-plus miles to mark centennial of Romero’s birth
A pilgrimage to celebrate the slain archbishop's 100th birthday will be held Aug. 11-13, with pilgrims walking from San Salvador to Ciudad Barrios, where he was born.
Pope ‘saddened’ after shooting in Nigerian church
UPDATED - According to the Nigerian newspaper, The Vanguard, witnesses say a gunman entered during an early morning Sunday Mass and opened fire during the prayer of the faithful.
Supporters of young migrants ask for DACA protection at Washington rally
Participants, who included Catholics, called on President Donald Trump to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. It faces an uncertain future under Trump.
Ethical questions surface as scientists advance gene-editing work
Catholic observers and others are raising ethical questions about the work of an international team of scientists who report that they were able to edit the DNA in human embryos to correct a health disorder.
Cardinal Dolan finds cheeseburgers and paradise at favorite eatery
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York came home to St. Louis July 31 with a loud gathering of friends and family -- eventually adding a national audience -- while munching on a cheeseburger and a shake.
Pezzullo, former diplomat who was first layman to head CRS, dies at 91
Coming to CRS after a career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Lawrence A. Pezzullo is credited with taking the agency "to a new level of professionalism and impact," said a tribute to him posted on the CRS website.
Cardinal Tettamanzi, ‘loving, beloved pastor,’ dies at 83
The former archbishop of Milan and prolific writer on themes related to family life and to bioethical issues was described by Italian media as being "small in stature, but big in heart."
With Pa. as a model, education tax credits may come to federal budget
Health care wasn't the only issue before Congress this summer. A bill to cut $2.4 billion in federal education spending advanced, even as officials studied school choice options like Pennsylvania's EITC program.
Learn about Walking with Purpose
Women and parish leaders from throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to attend a Learn About Walking with Purpose Event and find out about this fast-growing program at the Church of St. Monica on Saturday, September 23rd.