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Zambian bishops say people live in fear as police brutality increases
"Anyone who criticizes the government for wrongdoing is sure to have the police unleashed on him or her," the statement said.
At Mass, Scouts urged to become courageous leaders
The Boy Scouts (and some girls) at a Mass April 22 won awards for leadership in the example of the apostles. “You receive these gifts from God," said Archbishop Chaput, "it is important that you use them."
Pope to Egyptians: Let papal visit be sign of friendship, peace
Praying that God would protect Egypt from all evil, Pope Francis told the nation's people that a world torn apart by indiscriminate violence needs courageous builders of peace, dialogue and justice.
Pope makes donation to handicapped-accessible beach project
In an April 25 statement, a charitable association expressed their "enthusiasm and astonishment" upon receiving a contribution made in the pope's name by Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner.
Humility needed to avoid preaching watered-down Gospel, pope says
The only way to give an authentic witness of Christ's death and resurrection is by sharing the Gospel with humility, Pope Francis said.
Veneration of the relics of Padre Pio
St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina's relics will be at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for public veneration from May 6th-8th.
IHM Catholic Homeschool Conference
This free Catholic retreat is being held on April 28, 2017.
Padre Pio Festival
The 2-day Padre Pio Festival is coming in June.
Q&A with Philadelphia’s newest NaProTechnology trained ob/gyn physician
Holy Saviour Parish is hosting an information session in May with Delia Larrauri, a pro-life ob/gyn who is trained in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology.
New food truck to help stem senior hunger in Diocese of Oakland
A year in the making, the Mercy Brown Bag Program has expanded, with the truck visiting several locales and offering assistance to seniors faced with the high cost of rent and medication.