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Prayers raised in response to immigrants’ fears of deportation
Catholics from several parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese rallied for a prayer service on Sunday in Bensalem to support immigrants fearing arrest -- as has happened already. People are afraid to leave their homes, said the bishop who led the liturgy.
Lent is time to relive exodus from slavery to freedom, pope says
Through his passion, death and resurrection, Jesus "has opened up for us a way that leads to a full, eternal and blessed life," the pope said at his weekly general audience March 1, Ash Wednesday.
Abuse survivor quits papal body, citing Vatican resistance to safeguarding
"It is devastating in 2017 to see that these men still can put other concerns before the safety of children and vulnerable adults," Marie Collins said.
Despite opposition, assisted suicide law takes effect in nation’s capital
On Feb. 13, the House Oversight Committee approved a resolution to cancel the law, but the resolution never made it to the floor for a full House vote. Since the deadline passed with no action, the law went into effect Feb. 18.
Video series offers Catholics Gospel guidance for their Lenten journey
The Diocese of Nashville is producing a weekly series of reflections by local priests that aim to give a deeper understanding of the Sunday readings during Lent.
Priest arrested, charged with rape in Kerala after teen delivers child
Civil rights activists alerted authorities, who questioned the girl, leading to the arrest of Syro-Malabar Father Robin Vadakkancheril, vicar of St Sebastian's Church in Kottiyoor.
2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party for Young Adults
The Knights of Columbus & Nativity BVM's Young Adult Ministry are hosting a St. Patrick party in Media, Pa.
Archbishop Chaput announces clergy appointments
Changes of assignment were announced for three priests and one deacon on Feb. 28.
Don’t worry how it’s spent, always give homeless a handout, pope says
People who don't give money to the homeless because they think it will be spent on alcohol and not food should ask themselves what guilty pleasures they are secretly spending money on, Pope Francis said.
Local bishop says again Mary is not appearing in Medjugorje
After the Vatican announced Pope Francis was sending a Polish archbishop to study the pastoral needs of the townspeople and the thousands of pilgrims who flock to Medjugorje, Bishop Peric posted his statement on his diocesan website.