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On Memorial Day, Ukrainian Americans honor fallen here and in Ukraine
Clergy and veterans gathered at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Jenkintown May 30 to remember those who died as "martyrs" for freedom in the U.S. and in Ukraine, where a new war "between democracy and totalitarianism" now rages.
New Oklahoma law bans nearly all abortions from fertilization
Gov. Kevin Stitt enacted one of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws May 25, saying he has kept his promise to voters to "sign every piece of pro-life legislation that came across my desk."
All-Catholics in spring sports announced
See the 2022 All-Catholic teams for the Philadelphia Catholic League in softball, boys' lacrosse and girls' lacrosse.
News anchor Jim Gardner honored with Cardinal Foley award
The veteran Action News anchor, retiring at year's end, accepted the Cardinal John Foley Award May 26 at St. Charles Seminary after a town hall discussion with guests.
Novena to lead virtual pilgrimage for peace in Ukraine
The May 27-June 5 prayer campaign will ask the Holy Spirit to "renew the face of the earth," since "he is the only one who can see us" through the war in Ukraine, said organizers.
Local closing Mass of synod set for June 4
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez will be principal celebrant and homilist for the closing Mass of the archdiocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality, in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Catholic presence in Texas town gives strength, love
The archbishop of San Antonio celebrated Mass in Uvalde which he hoped would provide a balm for the families there but also help them to "build strength" for what is ahead.
For native peoples, pope’s age is advantage: He’s an elder
When Pope Francis visits Canada and its Indigenous people in July, his apology for sex abuse in the church will carry extra weight because of his 85 years, say scholars.
Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds norms on abortion for rape, incest
The requirement that access to abortion be provided in cases of rape and incest, and for sexually assaulted minors, was upheld in a 10-1 decision.
Bishops push gun control, call shootings ‘most pressing life issue’
Among U.S. bishops speaking out against the easy accessibility to guns, Bishop Daniel Flores was "sick of hearing" that "guns aren't the problem, people are."