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Catholic leaders in Syria criticize U.S. missile strikes
Two prominent Catholic leaders in Syria criticized the U.S. missile strikes against their nation, wondering why they occurred before investigations into the origins of chemical attacks reported April 4.
Conference aims to give young people a voice ahead of synod, WYD
Preparing for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on youths and the celebration of World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, the Catholic Church needs to examine how it speaks to young people, several of them told a Vatican meeting.
Saving lives must be first concern of immigration policy, pope says
Of course, he said, a safe and humane approach to handling the current global migration crisis requires international cooperation and policies that "respect both those who welcome and those who are welcomed."
Pew study shows Christianity’s growth will be in global South
Most of Christianity's future growth is likely to be in the global South, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the Christian population is relatively young, according to a new analysis from the U.S.-based Pew Research Center.
Stations of the Cross at Planned Parenthood
The pro-life community will be holding Station of the Cross on Good Friday at Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia.
Family Fully Alive Festival
The Family Fully Alive Festival, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, takes place St. Joseph on Sunday, April 30 from Noon to 5 PM.
Birthday book: Scholars offer Pope Benedict traditional German tribute
Cards and letters have been pouring in and certainly there will be some presents, including a "Festschrift" -- a collection of essays celebrating the work of a well-known scholar on an important occasion -- in this case Pope Benedict and his 90th birthday.
Myanmar cardinal sees biggest challenge as stopping ethnic conflicts
The Catholic Church is helping to rebuild Myanmar as it emerges from six decades of military rule and isolation through peace-building efforts and education, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon said in a recent interview.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s effort eyes giving poor people a voice
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is looking to bring people living in poverty together with business leaders, social service providers, government agencies and faith communities under a new neighborhood-based initiative to find long-term solutions to the challenges of being poor.
Take Action Sunday coming in support of life
Catholics in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are urged to take part on the weekend of May 20-21 in a nationwide program to contact their members of Congress about supporting the Conscience Protection Act.