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Wood makes believers of Saints in upset title victory
Archbishop Wood might have been the only ones to expect they'd beat nationally ranked Neumann-Goretti in the Catholic League championship game, but that is what happened Monday night at the Palestra.
Roman-Neumann II: Again, Cahillites top Saints for title
In a reprise of last year's Catholic League championship basketball match-up, Roman Catholic edged Neumann-Goretti in a raucous atmosphere at the Palestra. N-G made it a tight game late in the 4th quarter.
Flint’s water crisis underlines need to reach out to city dwellers
When contaminants were found in Flint's drinking water, Catholics from a suburban Michigan parish wasted no time in responding with action and prayer. Their motto: "Out of the burbs, back to the bricks. Help Flint."
God seeks those who need him most, charity should do same, pope says
Because God refuses to keep his love to himself, seeking those who turn away and need him most, believers must do the same and go where love is needed, Pope Francis said.
Italian Senate passes civil unions bill
The legislation, known in Italy as the "Cirinna" bill, passed Feb. 25 after the bill's sponsors removed a proposed clause that would allow for a nonbiological parent in a homosexual union to adopt the biological children of his or her partner.
Philadelphia priest again prays with pope, this time in Mexico
Father Robert Feeney, pastor of a Delaware County parish, joined a priest friend serving in Las Vegas -- they're both from Port Richmond -- to concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis recently in Mexico.
Socially responsible investors press companies to do the right thing
Corporations' annual general meetings give shareholders, especially faith-based investors, the chance to engage corporate leaders on issues such as human rights, climate change, human trafficking and lobbying.
Chinese authorities continue campaign, remove cross from Catholic church
Workers surprised parishioners by removing a Catholic church's cross before dawn Feb. 25. The Chinese government has taken down some 1,700 crosses from Protestant and Catholic churches since 2013.
Pope calls for ‘integration’ of divorced into church life
Recent remarks by Pope Francis suggest he believes reconciliation of divorced Catholics with the church and reception of the sacraments remains a possibility. A decision is expected perhaps by March 19.
Disease and cold add to suffering of refugees from Mozambique
An increasing number of Mozambicans, about 6,500 each day, are arriving at a makeshift camp in Malawi to escape violence at home, including summary executions and sexual violence, said a church worker.