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Four Catholic schools in archdiocese named tops in U.S.
The four -- St. Genevieve, Flourtown; St. Mary Interparochial, Philadelphia; St. Philip Neri, Lafayette Hill and Holy Family, Phoenixville -- were among only 50 non-public schools across the United States to be named 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Speakers recall World Meeting of Families and papal visit, one year later
It doesn’t seem possible a year has passed since the congress and Pope Francis' visit last September. Panelists at a St. Hubert High School forum last week discussed the impact and legacy of those unforgettable events.
Six views of Catholic League sports at mid-season
From football to field hockey and to both girls' and boys' sports, John Knebels breaks down all the league action and what to look for before the teams' respective postseason play begins.
Most Catholics want company health plans to cover contraception
A new Pew Research Center survey showed polarization of views among Americans, including Catholics. Also, about 80 percent of Americans said they could not understand views opposed to those they held.
San Diego bishop calls for calm, police transparency in shooting case
Bishop Robert McElroy said Sept. 29 the Catholic community was saddened by the shooting death of Alfred Olango by police officers Sept. 27. Since the shooting, protesters have marched in the streets of El Cajon.
Catholics, other Christian leaders ask politicians to address immigration
In the last 100 days of the Congressional session, advocates made a new push for immigration reform. They're also calling out what they say is anti-immigrant rhetoric, and want Christians to welcome and appreciate immigrants.
Muslims, Catholics build bridges during week of fun, faith
The young Muslim Americans who spent a week in the summer learning more about their faith at a CYO camp in Nashville also wanted to learn a special Christian hymn from the young Catholics working there.
Vatican office holds meeting on role of women in the church
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith spent three days listening to women theologians, Scripture scholars and other experts talk about roles women have played in the Catholic Church and roles they could play in the future.
Chaldean Catholic bishops call for peace in Iraq, Syria
Chaldean Catholic bishops, meeting for their annual synod, pleaded for peace in the Middle East and for the liberation of areas seized by the Islamic State group so that the displaced can return to their homes.
With Chaldean Catholics, pope prays for peace in Syria, Iraq
During his visit to Georgia, Pope Francis prayed with native Catholics and some bishops who came from Iraq, Syria and throughout the Middle East and the United States to pray with him.