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Supreme Court: Race played role in death penalty case jury selection
The 7-1 decision sent the case of Timothy Foster, an African-American facing the death penalty for killing an elderly white woman in 1986 when he was 18, back to Georgia for a new trial.
Franciscan Sister, a nurse for 50+ years in archdiocese, dies at 88
Sister Helen Veronica Hamill, O.S.F., was a Philadelphia native who spent most of her 67 years in the Franciscan congregation in health care, primarily as a nurse in Catholic hospitals.
Pat Ciarrocchi to receive honor at Cardinal Foley Symposium
The longtime TV broadcaster will receive the Foley Award in Communications May 26. A panel discussion on World Communications Day precedes the award luncheon and is open to the public.
Aid officials call for overhaul of system so help reaches most needy
"Too many innocent people suffer from the consequences of disasters caused by or aggravated by human action and inaction. It is the time to reform the global humanitarian system."
U.S. official says protection of religious minorities is top priority
"Protecting religious minorities who have fled their countries," he said, is the first step in the U.S. government's approach to confronting religious persecution.
Mexican state responds on social media after bishop convenes peace march
The event attracted an estimated 20,000 marchers from parish communities, along with business leaders, opposition and civil society.
Former pastor, renowned for his preaching, dies at 77
Father John Wilz was a former teacher at Roman Catholic High School and pastor emeritus of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Horsham. "When he preached, he taught," said a priest friend.
Archbishop: World Meeting of Families is part of wider church renewal
"The IX World Meeting of Families in Dublin is not an isolated event. It belongs within a process of discernment and encouragement, of accompaniment and animation of families," Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin said.
Beloved pastor emeritus Msgr. Joseph Kane dies at 82
The retired pastor of St. Robert Parish in Warrington once said he never had a bad priestly assignment in his 54 years of ministry. In addition to loving his parishioners, he was a big Phillies fan.
I.H.M. sister, longtime Catholic high school teacher, dies at 80
Sister Immaculata Mary Jerome was a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 59 years. She served at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls for 16 years.