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45 people saved from tornado’s fury in hallway of Texas church

The providential event took place the evening of April 29, as severe storms tore through Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas on a northeasterly path that killed at least 13 people in three states.

Mary’s message of hope to be celebrated in small Wisconsin town

The event May 18 will include a presentation by Father Francisco Pereira, chaplain at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal.

Beloved pastor’s example led deacon to cusp of priesthood

Deacon Matthew Brody found friendship and music the best ways of adapting to the seminary lifestyle. As a priest, he's excited by the prospect of doing "the small things that help people find God."

Teacher who left Argentina during country’s ‘dirty war’ fulfills a dream

Feisty and driven even as a child, Claudia Raffaele can't remember a time when she didn't want to teach.

Catholic leaders: Papal trip was blessing for Christian, Muslim Egyptians

Pope Francis' historic, 72-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims.

Congratulations to Philadelphia priest jubilarians

Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year. See our list of 39 priests.

Where are teen boys going this summer? To Quo Vadis camp

"Quo Vadis" means "where are you going?" and the archdiocese's vocations office is offering a fun-filled week for high school teens to consider where God is calling them in life.

Knit, Crochet, Pray Together

The Cranaleith Spiritual Center will be hosting this event in May.

Procession of Our Lady of Fatima

The procession at Resurrection of Our Lord parish on May 14.

Catholic leaders urge Israel to meet Palestinian hunger strikers’ demands

The prisoners are seeking an improvement in their prison conditions and an end to administrative detention, which allows Israel to hold prisoners almost indefinitely without having to charge them with a crime.