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Craft show coming to Conwell-Egan HS, to benefit students
Crafters, vendors, a bake sale, auction table, chances plus food and drinks will be available, and photos with the Easter Bunny are free, at the event March 5 at the school in Fairless Hills.
Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe ruling who later became pro-life, dies
Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff "Jane Roe" in the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion virtually on demand, died Feb. 18 at an assisted-living facility in Katy, Texas.
Lessons of life and caring: A little chick shall lead them
The third grade children at St. Ephrem School in Bensalem cared for seven eggs until they hatched, then cared for the chicks, during a classroom project last week. Don't miss our endearing photos.
Protect borders, but be openhearted, rabbi says
If there is a registry of Muslims in the United States, Rabbi Michael Cahana will register himself as a Muslim, he said during an annual talk in Portland given jointly with Catholic and Episcopal pastors. They discussed the religious tradition of welcoming the stranger.
Pope, Chilean bishops discuss abuse scandal, evangelization
Meeting with 30 prelates from the Latin American country, the pope also spoke to them about reaching out to youth in an increasingly secularized society, the difficulties facing priests and a possible papal trip.
Cardinal Burke leaves Guam after interviewing witnesses in abuse case
U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke spent two days in Guam interviewing witnesses and alleged victims in a clerical sexual abuse case against Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana.
Parish merger meant a chance to serve Phoenixville’s homeless
When St. Ann and Sacred Heart parishes merged at St. Ann's in 2012, the pastor and parishioners formed a separate organization which today uses the former parish hall to shelter the needy on cold nights in Chester County.
Be ashamed when tempted to use church for power struggles, pope says
Whenever one is tempted to use the church for pursuing personal ambitions or to be arrogant, pray to feel ashamed, Pope Francis said.
Aid workers offer alternatives to migrants aiming to cross Sahara Desert
Training courses where mostly young men are taught how to cut and shape metal are run by Catholic Relief Services in Agadez, Niger, in an effort to provide alternatives to migrants who want to make the dangerous journey to Europe.
Populism fueling self-centered rejection of migrants, pope says
Indifference, fueled by populist rhetoric in today's world, fans the flames of rejection that threaten the rights and dignity of migrants, Pope Francis said.