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Approach families with respect because God is at work, pope says
Like Moses before the burning bush, those talking about the real-life situations of families must take off their sandals because they are standing on holy ground, Pope Francis said.
Too many couples do not understand marriage is for life, pope says
Because most people today do not understand that sacramental marriage really is a bond that binds them to each other for life, many marriages today can be considered invalid, Pope Francis said.
Catholic high school teachers ratify new contract
The 640 lay members of the Catholic school teachers' union agreed on a new one-year contract with the Philadelphia Archdiocese. It assures the 17 archdiocesan high schools will open on time in September.
This one’s for Dad
Archbishop Charles Chaput offers his best wishes on Father’s Day, along with a prayer that God may shower his blessings on all who fulfill the responsibility of fatherhood, living and deceased.
Enjoy the summer break
Archbishop Chaput offers good wishes to the Catholic school students, families and teachers on the last day of school, June 17.
Mass in Phila. to be offered for victims of Orlando shooting
The Mass to be celebrated June 19 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will include special intercessory prayers asking for the mercy of God on all those who suffered and died in the attack.
Special forces: Graduates head home armed with skills to fight abuse
Nineteen men and women from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas became the first graduates awarded special certification in the safeguarding of minors.
European bishops urge expansion of EU role in peacebuilding
A commission of Catholic bishops has called on the European Union to more actively promote peace and reconciliation to ease tensions and conflicts on country borders.
Pope thanks circus performers for bringing joy to often dark world
"You cannot imagine what good you do, the good you sow," he said June 16 during a special audience celebrating the jubilee of circus and traveling-show performers.
Last priest who was imprisoned in Dachau camp dies
He was arrested in October 1940 by German authorities because of his staunch Catholicism and taken to Dachau, near Munich, five months later.