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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.

Our Lady of the Assumption 109th Annual Parish Festival

Enjoy family fun in a neighborhood atmosphere, with FREE admission and FREE parking! Inflatable slide, face painting, live music, konaIce, fire engine, bingo tables, cash raffle, amazing food and fun!

Knights of Columbus planning to replace traditional uniform

The Knights of Columbus, long associated with swords, capes and chapeaus, will be going through a significant uniform change.

New Smithsonian exhibit explores diversity of religion in early America

The exhibit features artifacts from Christianity, Judaism, Islam and other major world religions. Peter Manseau, the museum's Lilly Endowment curator of American religious history, is the author of several books and curator of the new exhibit.