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Archbishop Gomez calls Latinos to build pro-life culture, not political coalition
Archbishop Gomez said that the practice of abortion and euthanasia raises concerns about "what kind of society we are and what kind of people we want to be."
Pope sends condolences after earthquake in Taiwan
"The Holy Father was saddened to learn of the suffering caused by the deadly earthquake which struck Tainan, leaving many people dead or seriously injured," read a message sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, on behalf of the pope.
Communist official to religious leaders: Promote Chinese culture
Yu Zhengsheng said religious leaders must form a bridge between the Communist Party and hundreds of millions of Chinese that follow the country's five officially recognized religions -- Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Buddhism and Taoism, reported ucanews.com.
Papal commission on sex abuse votes that member take leave of absence
Peter Saunders, founder and chief executive officer of the National Association for People Abused in Childhood, told reporters, however, that he would not leave his position on the commission.
Special visitors see the good work happening in Catholic school
The invited guests for Grandparents Day at Good Shepherd School in Ardsley got an inside look at the polite and helpful students, plus the educational program and faculty, during Catholic Schools Week.
Financial details released for seminary, cemeteries and fundraising
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia released audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, including for Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope, the Catholic Charities Appeal, and other entities.
Parishes in South Phila. and Delco begin planning process
Annunciation B.V.M., St. Nicholas of Tolentine and St. Rita of Cascia parishes in South Philadelphia, plus Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights and St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Drexel Hill, will plan for sustainability in their areas.
Ukrainian Catholics don’t expect much from pope-patriarch meeting
While differences still exist and muted optimism marks the meeting of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox leaders, finding a way to help persecuted Christians in the Middle East is seen as the biggest issue.
Negotiating table is only way to bring peace to Syria, pope says
"With great concern, I am following the tragic fate of civilians caught up in violent battles in beloved Syria and forced to abandon everything to flee the horrors of war," Pope Francis said Sunday in Rome.
Pope says he goes to Mexico as a ‘missionary of mercy, peace’
"I want to be as close as possible to you, but in a special way to those who suffer, to hug them and tell them that Jesus loves them very much, that he is always at their side," he said.