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Trump’s action banning refugees spurs outrage of church leaders
Bishops and leaders of Catholic organizations used phrases such as "devastating," "chaotic" and "cruel" to describe the Jan. 27 action that left already-approved refugees and immigrants stranded at U.S. airports.
Thousands of youths attend Mass, pray before March for Life
Some 28,000 young people from across the U.S. rallied at two Washington arenas because "we want to see a change in the respect for life in our country," said a Catholic student, "and we can do that by being here and marching."
Jubilant crowd gathers in Washington for annual March for Life
Tens of thousands of pro-lifers marched through Washington Jan. 27 as both a protest of legalized abortion and a celebration of successful pro-life efforts across the country.
News, spirituality focus of Cardinal Foley Lecture
Gregory Erlandson, head of Catholic News Service, will speak on “The Power of the Word: Catholic News Media and Spiritual Formation” on Monday, Jan. 30 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in the fourth annual lecture.
‘Life is winning again in America,’ vice president tells March for Life
Pence addressed the March for Life on the National Mall in Washington, making him the highest government official to address the annual event in person.
Cardinal Dolan: If sanctuary of the womb is violated, no one is safe
"Can any of us be safe, can any of us claim a sanctuary anywhere when the first and most significant sanctuary of them all, the mother's womb protecting a tiny life, can be raided and ravaged?" he asked.
U.S., Mexican church leaders criticize Trump’s actions on border security
The presidential actions, signed Jan. 25 at the Department of Homeland Security, brought an immediate stream of reactions from church officials, as a group and as individuals. Many cited Pope Francis' call to build bridges and break down walls.
End of girls’ season looking like last year’s, with Wood on top
Archbishop Wood has been the team to beat all season in the Catholic League. The unselfish, balanced Vikings must get past the team they beat for last year's championship, Neumann Goretti. Both remain undefeated.
Catholic League girls’ basketball standings
See the standings for the 13 hoops teams of the Philadelphia Catholic League, through Jan. 27, as the regular season nears its end.
Oldest deacon in archdiocese dies at 93; ministered ‘to the very end’
Known as the "dean of deacons," Deacon Lawrence P. Froio was a permanent deacon at St. Patrick Parish in Malvern for almost three decades until his retirement just two years ago. He died only days after making Communion calls to a hospital.