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Supreme Court rules Florida’s death penalty system unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 12 said the state of Florida's death penalty system is unconstitutional because it allows judges, rather than juries, to determine whether a convicted criminal should get a death sentence.
Do me a favor? Pope phones theologian for help at Lent
Pope Francis calling his cellphone caught Servite Father Ermes Ronchi by surprise. He accepted the pope's invitation to preach a week-long Lenten reflection for himself and top Vatican officials.
Oasis of mercy: Caring for those with HIV in Mexico’s Yucatan
Nothing about this dwelling on the edge of a rural suburb would suggest that its work is on the cutting edge of the battle against HIV in Yucatan, the Mexican state that has the highest incidence of new cases among a section of the population.
Faithfulness in mercy is God’s way of being, pope says
God's mercy is constant and limitless; he is faithful in his mercy for his children, even when they are unfaithful, Pope Francis said.
Clergy changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced assignment changes for five priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Redemptorist to lead Year of Mercy mission in NE Phila.
Christ the King Parish in the Morrell Park neighborhood will host a parish mission, "With the Lord, There is Mercy and Fullness of Redemption,” with Father Maurice J. Nutt, C.SS.R., starting Feb. 21.
Christians called to cathedral for ecumenical service
Leaders of 29 Christian churches in Philadelphia have been invited to the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter on Jan. 20 for an event marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Collingdale parish ready for centenary festivities
St. Joseph Parish will mark its 100th anniversary with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput, and a dinner for parishioners, on the evening of Feb. 6.
Foes of death penalty address its ‘indefensible’ moral, economic toll
An Atlanta deacon hopes a summit he led will serve as a springboard for clergy and laypeople in families, workplaces and neighborhoods to "spread the truth about the death penalty."
Bishops urge more peace efforts to help displaced Iraqi Christians
Highlighting the ongoing plight of Iraqi Christian refugees who face another winter of displacement, 18 months after fleeing persecution by Islamic State militants, is also their top concern.