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24th annual Chester County March for Life
The local March for Life will be held Jan. 22 at St. Agnes Church in West Chester, including a program of speakers and music. A march with pro-life signs to the old Chester County Courthouse will follow.
Witness for Life at St. John the Evangelist
The Pro-Life Union is hosting a public prayer event at St. John the Evangelist in Philadelphia.
Catholic priest found dead in northern Mexico
The body of Father Joaquin Hernandez Sifuentes, 42, was discovered Jan. 11 in Parras de la Fuente, approximately 90 miles west of his working-class parish in Saltillo.
Next synod needs young people’s voices, pope says
Preparations have begun for the 2018 Synod of Bishops focused on youth, and Pope Francis wants young people to tell him, their bishops and pastors about their hopes, struggles and even their criticisms. Archbishop Chaput welcomed their input.
Take a risk by following Jesus, pope says at Mass
Following Jesus and entering into a relationship with him comes with risks, including the risk of looking foolish sometimes, Pope Francis said.
Panel says voting rights need strengthening
Voting rights advocates discussed the disenfranchisement of voters in the United States, especially in the November election and said the system needs to improve.
Philadelphians set to add their numbers to March for Life in D.C.
Parishioners and groups are ready for the Jan. 27 annual rally in Washington, D.C. Many pro-lifers feel encouraged by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated a week earlier. Local events begin this Saturday.
Cardinal Dolan has one minute to read from Bible at inauguration
The New York cardinal will read from the Book of Wisdom at the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president. When people ask religious leaders to pray for them, "That doesn't mean we're for them or against them," he said.
Service honoring Dr. King to be led by Archbishop Chaput
"A Dream in Black and White -- Growing in Understanding as Catholics" is the theme of the Archdiocesan Gathering in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16 at St. Philip Neri Church, Lafayette Hill.
Global papal prayer network continues to evolve
Last year, more than 13 million people around the world watched Pope Francis explain his monthly prayer intention through videos on a website and on social media channels. A second intention has been added.