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Cardinal urges ‘common security’ approach to migration
A more Christian, as well as more effective, approach to the global migration crisis would be to move from a concern about "national security" to a concern for "common security," Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila told participants at a Vatican conference.
Cross is sign of God’s love, not just a shiny trinket, pope says
The cross is a symbol of "the power of God who made himself sin to heal us," and its significance can be lost due to a lack of faith in its saving power or the desire to show off, Pope Francis said.
New help line aids caregivers of persons with intellectual disabilities
Which of numerous offices in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia would you call to find resources for care? The Disabilities and Autism Help Line at 484-472-5041 helps match the need to the help available with ease.
Immigrant writer speaks at Neumann U on the ‘undocumented’
Dan-el Padilla Peralta, author of "Undocumented," will speak April 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Neumann University's Meagher Theatre about his experience as an undocumented immigrant in America.
Catholic approach to development looks at body and soul, pope says
A Catholic approach to development aims at helping people achieve both physical and spiritual well-being and promotes both individual responsibility and community ties, Pope Francis said.
More must be done to combat child trafficking, Vatican official says
Each year, millions of children are subjected to the horrors of trafficking as leaders across the world still attempt to come up with an effective solution, Jesuit Father Michael Czerny said.
Mass for people with disabilities shows ‘a community of loving support’
For the fifth year, Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the annual Mass honoring the gifts of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, along with family, friends and caregivers on April 1. With their love, they preach to him, he said.
Pope approves provisions to recognize marriages of SSPX faithful
The pope will allow Catholic bishops to appoint priests to assist at SSPX marriages and formally receive the consent of the couples. The nuptial Mass then would be celebrated by the SSPX priest.
Georgetown sets date to rename buildings honoring a slave, black teacher
Georgetown University has chosen April 18 as the date to rename two buildings on campus previously named for priests who sold 272 women, children and men into slavery for financial gain in 1838.
Committee in vote along party lines sends Gorsuch nomination to Senate
Just before the 11-9 committee vote, which was cast along party lines, Democrats in the Senate determined they have enough votes to block confirmation by the full body.