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Foundation named for St. Padre Pio honors actor, former ambassador
The St. Pio Award is presented to individuals who exemplify the St. Pio Foundation's mission, which is to provide service to "those in need of relief from suffering."
Pope: Euthanasia is triumph of selfishness, not act of compassion
In a culture that is increasingly "technological and individualistic," some tend to "hide behind alleged compassion to justify killing a patient," the pope said.
Pope elevates memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to feast day
"Pope Francis has taken this decision precisely in the context of the Jubilee of Mercy to highlight the relevance of this woman who showed great love for Christ and was much loved by Christ."
CatholicPhilly.com wins six national awards for Catholic journalism
The Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada honored the archdiocese's news website for its coverage of the World Meeting of Families and the papal visit, plus other awards.
U.S. military archbishop leads pilgrimage to Dachau Concentration Camp
Those involved in the pilgrimage included active-duty U.S. servicemen and women and their families, members of the Military Council of Catholic Women, the Knights of Columbus, and the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Pope sets up committee to distribute aid in Ukraine
Pope Francis has set up a predominantly Ukrainian committee to distribute the funds and has asked that they go to projects suggested first of all by the assemblies of Ukraine's religious leaders.
Vatican, World Youth Day officials release pope’s Poland itinerary
Pope Francis will visit the Nazi death camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau during his visit to Poland for World Youth Day in Krakow.
The Holy and Great Council: Pope sending observers to Orthodox meeting
Pope Francis will send high-level observers to the pan-Orthodox council meeting in Crete as a sign of respect, support and encouragement of the Orthodox Church.
Pakistan parish boosts security, including armed guards, after attack
Two gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on the main door of St. Joseph Church, in the city's Dhup Sarri Christian neighborhood in the early hours of June 4.
Chesterton conference confronts challenge of modern-day eugenics
The eugenics mentality that affirms some human lives are worth more than others did not end with the Nazis, but continues in modern times through abortion and the promotion of contraception.