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Court nominee responds to questions about law, life, faith
The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson included 13 hours of questioning about her role as a judge and her views on abortion, critical race theory and her own faith.
U.S. to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
The Biden administration said March 24 that the United States plans to welcome the refugees, though "many Ukrainians will choose to remain in Europe close to family and their homes in Ukraine," according to a White House statement.
Leaders seek prayer, advocacy and relief for Ukraine in war
Religious and diplomatic leaders in New York urged help for Ukrainians and humanitarian workers for the more than 3.5 million refugees, 7 million internally displaced and 12 million still in their homes who cannot survive without help.
Catholic League, with 8 teams, dominates PIAA championships
John Knebels previews the girls' and boys' Pennsylvania state basketball title games, talking to coaches of all eight Catholic teams from the Philadelphia area. The coaches rate their league as the toughest in the country.
Man Up Philly brings Catholic men out for day-long meet up
Immaculata University hosted the 14th annual men's spirituality conference March 19 as Catholic men gathered to share their faith and strengthen one another.
Join in moment of prayer for humanity March 25
CatholicPhilly.com and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offer ways to participate in the worldwide consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially Ukraine and Russia, this Friday. Watch the livestreamed Mass at noon from the Cathedral.
Two clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced changes of assignment for the pastor and permanent deacon at St. Titus Parish, East Norriton.
‘Teach about Jesus’: Catholic school students take part in synod sessions
At St. Agnes School in West Chester, kids are sharing their thoughts on the Catholic Church, and the insights reveal a hunger for Mass, Scripture and a deeper relationship with Christ.
To Ukraine with love: St. Hubert teens send words of hope overseas
Seniors at the Northeast Philadelphia high school have written heartfelt letters to their peers in Ukraine, now in the fourth week of a brutal invasion by Russia that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Irish abuse survivor criticizes Vatican’s Curia reform
Marie Collins, one of the founding members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in 2014 who quit in protest in 2017, believes new reforms of the Curia will further erode the independence of the commission.