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All hands on deck: Franciscan idea can expand church leadership pool
In early April, the ministers general of four men's branches of the Franciscan family asked Pope Francis to give the Franciscans the "privilege" of allowing religious brothers to be elected to leadership positions, including those with authority over ordained priests.
Supreme Court seems to lean toward church in Lutheran playground case
Supreme Court justices seemed to side with the church in a separation of church and state case argued April 19 about a Missouri Lutheran preschool barred from receiving state funds for playground resurfacing using recycled tires because it is a church property.
Nevada bishop, sisters discuss prospect of women deacons
Bishop Randolph Calvo of Reno and two Dominican Sisters spoke with 80 religious and laypeople on the topic of a diaconate including women, which would bring a "change of attitude and expectation."
Conference to look at Luther’s impact 500 years after Reformation
The issue of papal authority was the one point that led Martin Luther to break from the Catholic Church, according to a Catholic University of America professor who will speak at a symposium on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Parish touts solar panels powered by the Son and sun
An Arizona parish installed a solar energy array as part of a plan to make Our Mother of Sorrows Church more efficient. It also offers an electric fueling station for hybrid cars, and is planning a parish garden.
Pope to canonize two Fatima seers May 13; child martyrs in fall
Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions.
Vatican says it would welcome visit by Trump
If U.S. President Donald Trump requests a meeting with Pope Francis in May, the Vatican will try to make it work, a top Vatican official said.
Sacred art works to be auctioned, sold this Saturday
Works of mostly religious art from 21 artists across the country will be held April 22 at Neumann University, sponsored by the Philadelphia-based American Academy of the Sacred Arts.
Party has a purpose: Mothers and babies
St. Anthony Parish in Ambler is the site of an evening of food, dancing and fun to benefit Guiding Star Ministries, a maternity home in Philadelphia.
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Dinner
Our Lady of Peace Parish, Milmont Park, is hosting a dinner theater event May 20.