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Jesuit church where pope will pray in Ecuador known as ‘Baroque icon’
When Pope Francis enters the Jesuit church here July 7 for a moment of private prayer, he will step into an architectural gem where trees once grew up through the floor.
Christians share same baptism, must pray together, pope tells gathering
Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox must pray together and work hand-in-hand helping the poor, Pope Francis told thousands of Catholic charismatics and members of other Christian communities.
Parish expands PREP program to family ministry
St. Norbert Parish in Paoli launched a new family ministry and named Mark Griswold, formerly the head of the parish's youth ministry, to lead the new program.
Returning to South America, pope says countries owe debt to their poor
Although still thousands of miles from his birthplace in Argentina, Pope Francis made a homecoming of sorts July 5 when he landed in Ecuador, greeted by cheering crowds and the sights and sounds of South America.
Families march on the 4th to tout Catholic education
One of the nation's oldest Independence Day parades in Glenside, Montgomery County, will feature marchers from 10 area Catholic schools.
Local youth groups attend Steubenville retreat
Six groups of young Catholics attended the Steubenville Youth Conference at Franciscan University at Steubenville, Ohio, June 19-21.
Local events slated for the Year of Mercy
A worldwide focus on the mercy of God, which Pope Francis called to begin Dec. 8, will include events throughout the year in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Bring the pope home from World Meeting of Families’ store
The official retail website featuring more than 200 items, including a bobble-head of Pope Francis, launched this week.
Dominican Republic court ruling to revoke Haitians’ citizenship decried
A Dominican Republic court decision rescinding the citizenship of Haitians born in that country "has caused a moral and civil outcry against this seemingly unjust law," Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said at a special Mass.
Franciscan sister dies at 84, had cared for babies with AIDS
Sister Judith O’Neill, O.S.F., taught for over 30 years in various archdiocesan schools. She served in prayer ministry until her death.