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Catholic economist: Pope has ‘measured’ critique of U.S. economy
Harsh criticisms meted out by Pope Francis on free-market capitalism have sparked backlash from some fiscal conservatives and have led some people to call him "anti-capitalist" or even Marxist.
Alliances needed to fight global warming, poverty, say Vatican speakers
Democracy must return to politics and unusual alliances must form in order to get the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle poverty, said a panel of speakers attending a Vatican conference.
Franciscan sister, a teacher and musician, dies at 90
Sister Frances Will, O.S.F., served in the education ministry with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for over 60 years.
Sister Rosemary Bynre, devoted teacher, dies at 82
The Immaculate Heart of Mary sister died in the 65th year of her religious life.
Immaculate Heart sister dies in 71st year of religious life
Sister Ann Bernadette MacNamara, I.H.M., taught in schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Arlington. She served as superior for the congregation.
How to make raising 15 children look easy
If you're inviting the Waltrich family of Hatboro over for a barbeque, you're going to need a bigger yard for all those kids, their spouses and 48 grandchildren. The latest in CatholicPhilly.com's Faithful Families series tells how Paul and Margaret Anne hadn't planned on such a big brood 55 years ago, but they made a hectic household a loving home.
Top stars and local parishioners will sing for Pope Francis
Thousands will hear Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and the Philadelphia Orchestra sing at the Festival of Families, and members of parish choirs will grace the same stage for the Sept. 27 Mass with Pope Francis.
Jailhouse is ready to rock for Pope Francis
Since family reunification is a goal of the Philadelphia Prison System, the pope's Sept. 27 visit to a city prison with inmates and their families has officials and prisoners excited.
Court reinforces order blocking Pa. dioceses from HHS mandate
The Supreme Court continued to shield the Pittsburgh and Erie dioceses from having to provide employees with health care coverage that includes contraceptives.
Pope will have ‘profound, lasting impact’ on New Yorkers, says cardinal
The 30 hours or so Pope Francis will spend in New York in September will be relatively brief, but "his presence here among us will have a profound and lasting impact on all New Yorkers, said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan.