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Abortion alternative program honors Catholic agencies’ work
Catholic Social Services received two top awards from Real Alternatives, the state government-funded program that provides services to women facing unplanned crisis pregnancies.
At meeting, priests hear of call to show mercy in everyday life
Priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese heard one of their own, Msgr. Thomas Mullin, present a talk on the Biblical foundations of mercy during a workshop for priests focusing on the Year of Mercy.
Pope, Orthodox leaders listen to cries of refugees, urge help
Although their speeches were punctuated with policy appeals, Pope Francis and Orthodox leaders focused their visit to the island of Lesbos on the faces, stories and drawings of refugees.
Pope ends Greece trip by bringing 12 Syrians back to Rome
Ending his brief visit with a bold gesture of mercy and prayers, Pope Francis called for Europe to welcome migrants and warned against barriers that create divisions, which "sooner or later lead to confrontations."
‘It makes you weep,’ pope says of refugees’ stories
When an aide suggested Pope Francis offer to fly some Syrian refugees back to Rome with him, the pope said he agreed immediately because it was "an inspiration of the Holy Spirit."
St. Martin de Porres boys capture state CYO basketball crown
Even without a gym to play in, the boys of the North Philadelphia Catholic school prevailed in the state tournament this month. A victory parade is planned for Lehigh Avenue on Thursday, April 21.
Say ‘hola’ to your newest fellow Catholics
Adults receiving their sacraments of initiation in the Philadelphia Archdiocese this Easter were mostly Hispanic, as well as Vietnamese. Parishes are gearing RCIA instruction to the families of children in religious education programs.
Catholic League spring sports standings
The weather is only beginning to warm up, but Philadelphia Catholic League play is well underway. See current league standings for baseball, softball and boys' lacrosse, as of April 14.
Earth Day to be observed in ‘Catholic style’
A local focus on the importance of caring for creation and human life created in God's image will precede next week's Earth Day by studying environmental concerns in Pope Francis' encyclical, "Laudato Si."
Event draws attention to ‘voiceless’ religious minorities
Catholic and Christian leaders heard a talk in Philadelphia about global violations of religious freedoms, especially among Christian communities, in a lecture hosted by the American Jewish Committee.