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Miraculous Medal Shrine draws diverse faithful for prayers
The shrine in Germantown hosts Masses in English and Spanish, space for private prayers and of course, novenas for many needs. Christians from across the Philadelphia region come to offer their prayers to God through Mary.
Beyond expectations: Pope sees God of surprises at work in 2016
Pope Francis described 2016 as a "packed year," one full of initiatives that helped Catholics "see and touch with their hands the fruits of the mercy of God."
Old St. Joseph’s presents film screening, discussion on criminal justice
The documentary "13th" will be shown Dec. 10 at the church with a panel talk to follow regarding the problem of mass incarceration in Philadelphia and its intersection with Catholic social justice teachings.
City’s religious leaders confront Americans’ bigotry against Muslims
With anti-Muslim incidents and rhetoric on the rise, Catholics with the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia and in parishes show respect and solidarity with members of the 55 mosques in this region.
Tennessee bishops asks for prayers, relief help for victims of wildfires
Catholic parishioners in the Diocese of Knoxville are among those who have lost homes and businesses in the wildfires that ravaged tourist areas in the Great Smoky Mountains region.
Catholic college presidents pledge support for students with DACA status
The statement says it hopes "the students in our communities who have qualified for DACA are able to continue their studies without interruption."
Hundreds mourn beloved homeless man at funeral for him at Catholic church
Church families, neighbors, shopkeepers and perhaps even strangers touched by the cheerful kindness and generosity of the man who for years had made camp under a tarp on a street corner in San Francisco streamed into Star of the Sea Catholic Church to express their respect and affection.
New Caritas report sets out building blocks for more-just Europe
"The financial and economic crisis that started in 2008 proved a 'stress test' for European social models," said the Brussels-based Caritas Europa.
French archbishop criticizes bill on digital interference on abortion
Archbishop Georges Pontier of Marseille, president, said the bishops think the legislation questions the very foundations of liberties in France, and he urged Hollande to not allow the bill's passage.
When God calls, he always inspires, walks with his disciples, pope says
Through individual vocations, God calls men and women to be touched and transformed by his love, not use his gift for personal comfort, pursuing business opportunities or self-promotion, Pope Francis said.