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Pope calls for moratorium on death penalty
Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," applies to the guilty as well as the innocent. He also called for improved prison conditions.
Support groups forming for mothers and fathers
Corpus Christi Parish in Lansdale will host the first meeting of a fathers' group, "The Guardians," on Tuesday evening, March 1. On the same day a group for mothers, "The Mom Cafe," will hold its first meeting in the morning.
Archdiocesan pilgrimage to National Shrine
Learn details of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's upcoming pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., this April.
Parish offers 5-day mission on mercy
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, welcomes a guest priest to lead the mission with daily Mass Saturday through Wednesday, Feb. 20-24, plus confessions, all on the theme of the Year of Mercy.
Retreat explores gift of service through music
The Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia invites all to a retreat March 6 led by Msgr. Gregory Parlante titled, “Gift of self, Gift of service, Gift of music.”
Talk addresses overcoming distractions in prayer
Father Joseph Byerley will lead a guided and personal meditation in two talks this Sunday afternoon at St. Rose of Lima Church, Haddon Heights, N.J.
EWTN, other Catholic entities lose appeal on HHS mandate
A federal appeals court upheld the requirement that most employers cover employees' artificial birth control, sterilization and abortifacients, even if employers including Catholic dioceses oppose such coverage.
Cardinal Pell calls for inquiry into press leaks accusing him of abuse
Calling the accusations "without foundation and utterly false," the cardinal "strongly denies any wrongdoing," said a statement from the Australian cardinal's office in Rome Feb. 19.
Roman survives last-second shot to beat Carroll, advances to finals
Some athletic events deserve no loser. Case in point was Wednesday night when Roman Catholic edged Archbishop Carroll, 64-63, in the waning seconds of the Catholic League boys basketball semifinals.
Irish bishops urge Catholics to press candidates on abortion
In a statement, the four Irish archbishops said they "strongly oppose any weakening of the affirmation of the right to life of the unborn."