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D.C. exhibit recalls Catholic journalists’ courage in Lithuania under Soviets
"The Chronicle" underground newspaper published "just the facts" of Soviet atrocities against the church and citizens, and its legacy is now on display at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception through early September.
Covenant between humanity, environment needed, pope says
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, Pope Francis described the current climate crisis as a call for humanity, especially Christians, to "repent and modify our lifestyles and destructive systems."
Agencies keeping seniors, street dwellers cool during heat emergency
As the Philadelphia region battles a week of sky-high temperatures, archdiocesan outreaches are doubling down on providing water, air-conditioned spaces and love to vulnerable populations.
Amid anxious times, families need to ‘recultivate community,’ says pastoral expert
As reflections of "the Trinity's self-giving love," families are a powerful way of rebuilding social bonds fractured by COVID, gun violence and other challenges, said Mary Beth Yount of Neumann University.
Texas bishops call for immigration reform after migrant deaths in trailer
After the June 27 discovery of 53 dead and dying migrants near San Antonio, the bishops released a YouTube video in which they reminded Catholics "to never forget the sacredness of all human life in light of all this."
Pope describes Canada trip as ‘penitential pilgrimage’
Ahead of his July 24-29 visit, Pope Francis requested prayers for his journey, part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with the country's Indigenous people.
War and peace: Ukraine ambassador sees vital role for Vatican
Andrii Yurash, Ukraine's ambassador to the Holy See, said he's grateful for Pope Francis' repeated calls calls not to grow indifferent to Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, which impacts "the whole world."
Black Catholics gear up for national gathering
Ahead of the July 2023 National Black Catholic Congress, Father Stephen Thorne will host a July 31 webinar to ready participants, since there is "work to do" at "a very critical time for the church and the Black community."
Sister Ann Coyle, longtime educator, dies at 90
The Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, formerly Sister Philip Marie, I.H.M., was raised in St. Edmond Parish in Philadelphia and entered religious life after graduation in 1952. She earned a Master's degree in economics, and served in numerous schools as an educator.
Sister M. Ann Coyle dies at 90
Sister M. Ann Coyle, IHM (Formerly Sister Philip Marie Coyle, IHM) died in Lankenau Hospital on June 30, 2022 in the 70th year of her religious life.