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South African justice commission urges restraint after xenophobic attacks
"No grievance justifies the violence against foreign nationals," Bishop Abel Gabuza of Kimberley, who chairs the commission, said in a statement Feb. 21.
Pope appeals for aid as famine grips South Sudan
At the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican Feb. 22, the pope said that a solid commitment from the international community to assist South Sudan is crucial "now more than ever."
Greed, selfishness corrupt beauty of God’s creation, pope says
Human beings are often tempted to view creation as "a possession we can exploit as we please and for which we do not have to answer to anyone," the pope said Feb. 22 at his weekly general audience.
Vigil near White House highlights worries over Trump immigration policies
About 80 people quietly holding placards that read "Love Thy Neighbor" gathered at Lafayette Park across from the White House to send a message to President Trump in the wake of his executive actions on immigration and border security.
Mass for those with addictions, and loved ones, set for cathedral
Addiction has touched many families and taken too many of loved ones. All those living with addictions are invited, along with their loved ones, to a Mass March 11 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Deacon Joseph Orlando, dies on ministry in Camden Diocese
Funeral rites for the permanent deacon who was serving in New Jersey will be celebrated Feb. 26 at his parish in Ocean City. He was ordained in 2000 for the Philadelphia Archdiocese and had worked for IBM.
Sister of St. Joseph, religious educator, dies at 81
Sister Helen Patricia Feeley ministered as a teacher, director of religious education and religious education consultant in seven dioceses for most of her 63 years in the congregation.
Sister Marie Kerr, Franciscan and longtime nurse, dies at 87
The Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia ministered in health care for the poor for most of her 66 years in the congregation, including 33 in Philadelphia. She especially loved her 13 years in Zambia, Africa.
Retired pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown, dies at 95
Father William J. Smith was a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 69 years. He served in several parishes until being named pastor of St. Joseph's in 1975 and pastor emeritus in 1991.
Sister Regina Mary Meehan, teacher in 6 dioceses on East Coast, dies at 81
She was in the 63rd year of her religious life in the Sisters of St. Joseph Chestnut Hill, having ministered as a longtime teacher in Catholic schools.