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Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen believed still alive
The bishop leading the church in Yemen dismissed as false rumors that a priest kidnapped in the raid that killed four Missionaries of Charity this month was to be killed, and that he is still being held by his captors.
Pope to refugees: Despite differences, all people are God’s children
In a moving gesture of brotherhood and peace, Pope Francis washed the feet of several refugees, including Muslims, Hindus and Copts on Holy Thursday evening. Such gestures "speak louder than words," he said.
Cuban-born Catholic sees benefit of warming U.S.-Cuba relations
Local Catholic Jorge Fernandez remembers the oppression in his Cuban homeland, but he thinks it's time for engagement rather than isolation, which the visit of President Obama represents.
Rally at cathedral supports sisters’ religious freedom case
About 100 people prayed for relief of the federal contraceptive mandate on the Little Sisters of the Poor and other church organizations March 23 in Philadelphia, just as the Supreme Court was hearing the case.
Pope tells priests to avoid worldliness, identify with excluded people
During the Chrism Mass he celebrated Holy Thursday in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Pope Francis advised priests not to be blinded by complex theology or watered-down spirituality, and to beware of worldliness in the digital age.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in HHS mandate case
Religious freedom was at stake, the plaintiffs argued, because even though contraceptive coverage would come via a third party, religious employers would be complicit in providing something that violates their beliefs.
Ohio seminary’s rector wants tougher admissions policy
The head of the pontifical seminary proposes creating a national database for seminary applicants, hiring private investigators to review applications and interviews by an admissions committee and staff psychologist.
Holy Week liturgies set for cathedral, parishes in archdiocese
The holiest days of the year are beginning in Catholic churches around the world. See our schedule of liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and what to expect at a parish near you.
Youth and young adults ready for Holy Week activities
Young Catholics in groups across the archdiocese are helping parishioners mark the sacred days before Easter.
Neumann-Goretti’s boys and girls repeat as Pa. state champs
In the class AA state basketball finals, the N-G girls of won the title, capping a 29-1 season (88-2 over the past three) while the boys won the AAA final for their sixth straight crown. Their 99 points were the most ever in PIAA finals.