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Relic tour for fortnight highlights saints’ courage, religious liberty
A nationwide tour of relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, two 16th-century martyrs who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution, is part of the U.S. Catholic Church's Fortnight for Freedom observance this year.
Death penalty fosters revenge, not justice, pope says
"The commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' has absolute value and applies both to the innocent and to the guilty," Pope Francis told advocates opposing capital punishment, which he called "a form of torture."
Collegeville school ends school year with fun Field Day
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School in Montgomery County hosted games and activities for the children in grades one through four June 14.
Tourists must blow whistle on trafficking during Olympics, religious say
"Play for Life" invites tourists, residents and visitors "to take a stand, not to submit passively to the arrogance of those who want to manipulate and use everything, even sports and life, for power, pleasure and greed," according to a global network of religious.
Vocational support: Cardinal uses music as part of his ministry
"As a priest, I have the vocation to live, to testify and to preach the Gospel," Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri said. Priestly ministry comes first, the cardinal said, but the musical talent God gave him also helps him approach people.
Vatican marks ‘Laudato Si” anniversary with new website
The site -- www.laudatosi.va -- "witnesses not only to the impact of the encyclical, but also the creativity and generosity of the people of God everywhere in the world."
With record-high temps in Southwest, volunteers help keep the vulnerable safe
The St. Vincent de Paul Society in Phoenix, which has hit 115 degrees, has opened its dining centers for heat relief and emergency shelter. People without proper home cooling can rest, snacks and cold water.
Graduations up for at-risk youth in St. Gabriel’s System
The Catholic Social Services-run system for youth entrusted to it by Philadelphia Family Court reports one of the highest high school graduation rates in 30 years. Grads leave with a diploma and career training.
Retreat explores how to find refuge on the battlefield of life
Johnnette Benkovic of Women of Grace will lead a weekend retreat of discovery and personal encounter with the merciful and Immaculate Heart of Mary on July 8-10 at Malvern Retreat House.
Sister Catherine Agnes, I.H.M., dies in 73rd year of religious life
The sister servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary taught in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the dioceses of Allentown, Metuchen and Harrisburg over her long ministry. She died at age 92.