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Shocker at Mass: Family learns they’re going to meet the pope
The Bowes family of St. Christopher Parish in Northeast Philadelphia was surprised learn at Sunday Mass that they’ve been chosen to greet Pope Francis when he arrives in the city Sept. 26.
Pope Francis’ U.N. address comes on the foundation of his predecessors
Pope Francis' address to the U.N. General Assembly Sept. 25 will mark the fifth papal speech delivered directly to representatives of the world's governments.
Little engine that could: Pope coaxes Vatican to open railway to villa
Pope Francis' desire for a church whose doors are wide open isn't just a metaphor for encouraging a greater spirit of welcoming.
Gomez: Bill lets doctor OK meds for ‘express purpose’ of killing a person
California's newly passed measure to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill "is no way for our government to make policy on a life and death issue that will affect millions of individuals and families," said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez.
Pope talks friendship, pardon, immigrant crisis in radio interviews
A pope needs friends, needs mercy and needs to reach out to all people, Pope Francis said in two radio interviews released in mid-September.
Faith leads to freedom, pope tells prisoners, others in Angelus address
The Christian journey is not a pursuit of earthly success, but of obeying God's will, knowing that at the end of time one will be with God, Pope Francis said.
Delco parish hosts monthly Mass for persons with disabilities
St. John Chrysostom Parish in Wallingford listened to the needs of parents of children who needed a special Sunday liturgy, then launched a monthly Mass for them.
Youth-themed music festival coming to Paoli this Saturday
Last year's Abbey Faith and Music Fest at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli was a success, and this year's bigger event features music, prayer, food and fun on Sept. 19.
Catholic high school sports schedules
See this weekend's schedule of action in six sports among Catholic schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Watch CatholicPhilly.com's Sports section each week for schedules.
Earth and its poor cry out, and we must listen, pope says
Pope Francis repeated his conviction that "a widespread consensus" places much of the blame for climate change and extreme weather on irresponsible human action.