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Archbishop Chaput: Black lives matter because all lives matter
The archbishop condemned the shootings in Dallas, Baton Rouge and Minnesota, and credited the "mature common sense" protests of crowds expressing their frustration in Philadelphia.
Head of U.S. bishops says violence calls for ‘moment of national reflection’
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz addressed both sides of America's most contentious issue today, saying "police are not a faceless enemy" and the suspects in routine traffic stops "are not just a faceless threat" but members of families in "need of assistance, protection and fairness."
Church ministers see new archdiocesan norms on marriage, family life
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's new guidelines issued July 1 implement Pope Francis' recent document on church teaching on the family. The norms call for no changes in practice, but stress an approach of sensitivity and mercy.
Pastors balance Jesus’ teaching on marriage and sexuality with sensitivity
The teaching on family issues in new guidelines by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is presented mercifully by priests and church workers accompanying people on their journey in holiness, say two archdiocesan priests.
Bishops urge passage of conscience protection bill regarding abortion
Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori pointed to recent government actions that show "coercion on abortion," and sought support for a House bill that would legally protect doctors, nurses and hospitals.
Five Dallas cops killed in ambush; bishop calls for prayer and peace
The officers were assassinated July 7 as at least one sniper opened fire in downtown Dallas as hundreds of demonstrators were winding down a march protesting recent fatal officer-involved shootings.
U.S. pilgrims to World Youth Day reflect new church demographics
As the church in the U.S. has shown an increasing presence of Spanish-speaking Catholics, so will the tens of thousands of young people traveling to 2016 edition of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland.
Sale of archdiocese’s 213-acre Delco tract falls through
The deadline for closing the sale of the former Don Guanella Village property in Marple Township has expired, and the tract is back on the market. Expected proceeds of $47 million would have replenished an archdiocesan fund.
Tijuana shelters that house deportees find themselves housing refugees
Since late May, more than a thousand migrants from around the world have have shown up in Tijuana.
World Youth Day leaders tell pilgrims to prepare sensibly, spiritually
The 30,000 Americans attending World Youth Day July 26-31 in Poland are the largest U.S. group to attend a youth gathering outside North America. They will join 2.5 million pilgrims from around the world.