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Local pro-life month starts with march, Masses and welcome to the Sisters of Life
Sunday, Sept. 25 was Respect Life Sunday in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and it was celebrated through Mass at St. Edmond's Home, a rally in the city and the introduction of a growing congregation of sisters to Philadelphia.
Revival raises the Cathedral’s old roof in two days of prayer and song
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was filled to capacity Sept. 26-27 for powerful preaching by a New Orleans deacon, moving music by the Philadelphia Catholic Mass Choir and fervent prayers of Black Catholics and other faithful.
Blessed are the poor, and those who serve them, such as the Vincentians
The religious men of the Congregation of the Mission, which is marking the 200th anniversary of the first 13 Vincentians who arrived in America, celebrated with a Mass Sept. 24 at the Miraculous Medal Shrine.
Dutch cardinal warns Canadian bishops about euthanasia
Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk told the Catholic bishops of Canada, where euthanasia was recently legalized, that the euthanasia progresses from the old, to the sick, to children. The Netherlands has permitted it since 2002.
‘Moved by Mercy’ is theme of Respect Life Month, yearlong observance
The first Sunday of October, which is Oct. 2 this year, is Respect Life Sunday, and kicks off what is a yearlong pro-life program for the U.S. Catholic Church.
Vatican concerned about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
"The peace and stability" of the Korean peninsula and the integrity of the international nuclear nonproliferation pacts are at stake after North Korea in early September tested its fifth nuclear device.
U.S. bishops carefully teaching ‘Amoris Laetitia,’ report says
A committee of the national bishops' conference, led by Archbishop Chaput, surveyed dioceses to determine how the papal exhortation "The Joy of Love" has been received and implemented since April.
Pope Francis endorses Mexican bishops on family marches
Pope Francis' endorsement of pro-family marches surprised people who saw his speeches in the country in February as being critical of a conservative Mexican church hierarchy.
Charlotte parishioners gather for prayer service, mourn protester’s death
During the prayer service for a man killed while protesting the shooting death of another black man by Charlotte police, people begged others to get involved in the community and turn turn their anger into economic and political change.
Colombian peace agreement is start of change, says Vatican official
An agreement to end Latin America's last armed conflict is the start of positive change for Colombia, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said as the government and Marxist rebels were set to sign peace accords.