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Head of Italian bishops says new law equates marriage, civil unions
While some supporters of the new law insisted the law did not recognize gay marriage, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco said the differences are only in the vocabulary used and in "easily circumvented legal devices."
Focus on mercy is Catholic-Lutheran common ground, cardinal says
The commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017 can be a time to celebrate the fact that Christians are no longer "on the path of separation, but that of unity," said Cardinal Kasper,
Bishops urge Kenya to reconsider decision to close refugee camps
"We remind the government that it bears the primary responsibility to prioritize humanitarian principles in accordance with its international and national laws," the bishops said.
Marianists in New York suspend priest over claims of misconduct, abuse
The religious order suspended Father James Williams after allegations of abuse of a minor by the former president of a Mineola, N.Y., high school were found to be credible.
Gesu School’s gala raises $371,000, honors archdiocesan pastor
Funds raised at the May 5 event, which also honored the efforts of Father Stephen D. Thorne, will support the independent Catholic grade school in North Philadelphia.
St. Margaret School, Narberth, to toast two longtime teachers
Second grade teacher Dolores Lopresti has taught for 40 years at the regional school and first grade teacher Jane Krause has devoted 35 of her 40 years in education there. They will be honored May 20.
North Philadelphia seniors enjoy special brunch event
Norris Square Senior Center hosted a brunch for local low-income seniors that was organized by the facility's partners, Catholic Social Services, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and Presby's Inspired Life.
Indian couples frustrated as Missionaries of Charity stop adoptions
Although the sisters continue to care for abandoned, destitute and sick children, they have stopped putting them up for adoption because new government rules were "contrary to our Christian values."
To ignore the poor is to despise God, pope says
How Christians treat the poor indicates their relationship with God, Pope Francis said. "If I don't throw open the door of my heart to the poor, that door remains closed, even to God, and this is terrible!" the pope said.
Join Philadelphians for history as Mother Teresa becomes a saint
The Philadelphia Archdiocese is running a 10-day trip to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta on Sept. 4. There's still time to witness the ceremony for the most respected holy woman of this generation.