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Pope: Under right conditions, nations may buy weapons for self-defense
Speaking to journalists Sept. 15 after his three-day trip to Kazakhstan, the pope responded to a question regarding the sale of weapons to Ukraine, saying that it can be "morally acceptable" under proper conditions.
Singer-songwriter looks to bring listeners ‘to the Father’s heart’ at AbbeyFest
Jordan St. Cyr will take the stage Sept. 17 at the eighth annual gathering, and he wants the audience to know "there's no closer time to heaven than right now."
Ukrainians ‘feel the power of your prayer,’ says major archbishop
The intercession of faithful "stops the war" and is "the source of our optimism (and) hope that together we will defeat evil," said Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych Sept. 14, designated by European bishops as a day of prayer for Ukraine.
High marks for more than 60 area Catholic elementary schools
Standardized test results showed gains in growth and performance for 62 parish and regional schools, earning them the "Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction" honor.
Pope urges world leaders to ‘work for peace, not weapons’
"Only by serving the cause of peace, will you make a name for yourselves in the annals of history," said Pope Francis Sept. 15, speaking on the final day of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan.
New look, new life for Catholic Social Services outreach in Chester
The agency's Delaware County Family Service Center is expanding its mission in the impoverished city, thanks to the Catholic Charities Appeal, Vagabond Missions, St. Katharine Drexel Parish and other local partners.
Sister Patricia Friel dies at 84
Sister Patricia Friel SSJ (formerly Sister Anne Terrance, SSJ), age 84, died September 10, 2022, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Pope: Religions must be purified of extremism, self-righteousness
Fundamentalism, which "defiles and corrupts every creed," must be replaced with "open and compassionate hearts," said Pope Francis Sept. 14 at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan.
Archbishop Ryan teacher honored by American music legend
Theodore Blohm received a Manilow Music Teacher Award from iconic singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, in recognition of his commitment to excellence in music education.
Archbishop announces clergy changes in two parishes
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Philadelphia and St. Elizabeth Parish in Upper Uwchlan are welcoming new parochial vicars.