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Catholic Navy SEAL given Medal of Honor for heroic action in Afghanistan
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward C. Byers Jr., who has a devotion to St. Michael the Archangel, rescued a civilian hostage through hand-to-hand combat in a remote area of Afghanistan in 2012.
Georgetown forum ponders rise of anti-Semitism, fate of Europe’s Jews
Anti-Semitic attacks are on the rise in their intensity, and some governments seem either unwilling or unable to protect their nation's Jews, some panelists said at the forum, "Understanding Contemporary European Anti-Semitism."
Pope tells corrupt benefactors that church doesn’t need ‘dirty money’
Speaking out against exploitation and unfair wages, Pope Francis told donors not to give money to the church if their earnings came from mistreating people. "Take your check back and burn it," he said.
Parish initiative aims to help permanent residents become U.S. citizens
According to statistics from the Department of Homeland Security, there are currently an estimated 2.4 million men and woman eligible for naturalization in California.
Saints and Spies: Pope Pius XII’s secret war against Hitler
Pope Pius XII, who some critics say remained silent during the Holocaust, played a pivotal role in coordinating covert spy operations and efforts to take down Adolf Hitler, a U.S. author said.
Drama and humor in Sunday night Lenten reflection
Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Warminster, will host actor Frank Runyeon's one-man live performance at the church on Sunday, March 6, followed by a talk on "Hollywood vs. Faith."
New truck brings food from ‘burbs to homeless men’s bellies
A grant from the Maguire Foundation and the Philadelphia Archdiocese is helping St. John's Hospice get casseroles from families in 47 parishes to the center city shelter, and the 350-400 men it serves every day.
Priests abused hundreds of kids in Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, report says
UPDATED - A Pennsylvania grand jury found at least 50 priests or religious leaders were involved in sexual abuse, which was concealed by diocesan leaders, according to a report released March 1 by Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
Cardinal: Bishop committed ‘gross deception’ about Australian pedophile
Australian Cardinal George Pell testified to a civil commission that years ago, he was lied to by his diocesan bishop and did not know about the string of sexual abuse cases by another diocesan priest.
Catholic young adults feed the homeless, and listen to them
A new arrival to Philadelphia from the Bronx is rallying fellow young adults to hit the streets for the "Jesus Run," a monthly outreach with food and other items. The best part, they say, is talking with homeless people.