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Judge sides with L.A. archbishop to protect sisters from ‘bad deal’
A Los Angeles urban developer lost her bid in court to obtain a vacant I.H.M. Sisters' convent. Pop star Katy Perry had proposed an alternate offer.
White House’s new power plant rules welcomed by U.S. bishops
Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami called the plan to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired plants and curb climate change "an important step forward."
After seeing the pope in Paraguay, church official comes home
Kathia Arango, director of the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, described the moving trip to her native country last month to witness the visit of Pope Francis.
Videos on fetal tissue prompt call to pro-life awareness
Whether or not undercover videos discussing the illegal sale of fetal body parts will lead to defunding Planned Parenthood or criminal charges, the videos have brought the practice to light.
Ethical issues arise from ‘undercover’ abortion videos
Does exposing alleged wrongdoing connected to abortion -- the taking of life -- trump the act of reporters misrepresenting themselves -- lying -- to obtain sting videos?
Knights of Columbus seek more aid for Middle East’s Christians
The fraternal Catholic organization is launching a televised commercial as part of its fundraising effort, ahead of its international convention in Philadelphia next week.
Local Catholic groups benefit as Catholic Foundation grows
In only its second full year, the independent Catholic development organization for Greater Philadelphia is distributing grants as its donors intend: to local ministries in need.
New study shows link between TV viewing and Alzheimer’s
The study was conducted by researchers at the Northern California Institute for Research and Education in San Francisco. The focus wasn't squarely on TV, but it was on sedentary lifestyles -- of which TV watching is an obvious part.
Despite successes, Older Americans Act faces uncertain future in Congress
The programs funded under the act -- such as Meals on Wheels, senior centers, health screenings, adult day care, respite services, transportation services, elder abuse prevention and a long-term care ombudsman program -- have become a part of the everyday lives of millions of seniors.
Hundreds rally for life, respect for women in Phila.
More than 200 pro-lifers braved hot and humid weather for a “Women Betrayed” rally July 28 at the Planned Parenthood clinic in center city Philadelphia.