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Popemobile shipped to U.S. ahead of pope’s arrival
A converted Jeep Wrangler or two have landed in the U.S. from the Vatican, ready to bring Pope Francis to the throngs in Washington, New York and Philadelphia.
Eastern Europe’s church sees little justice for communist misdeeds
Few living witnesses and lack of a paper trail have kept justice at bay for those who suffered under former communist regimes.
Reputed mafia don’s extravagant funeral raises questions in Rome
When the hearse arrived at a parish church, a band outside played the theme song from the film "The Godfather." The pastor deemed that by canon law, he "could not refuse to celebrate the funeral."
International Courage conference draws participants from 78 dioceses
Nearly 400 people attended a meeting near Detroit that explored how to help Catholics engage a friend or loved one who declares he or she is gay.
Same-sex attraction needs more attention in parishes, speakers say
Attendees at a national conference discussed how to convey Church teaching and preaching for people with same-sex attraction. Said one New Jersey priest: "God doesn't hate gay people."
Sister Marita Catherine Leinmiller dies at age 86
The I.H.M. sister taught in Catholic schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and served as a pastoral minister in a New Jersey parish for 20 years.
Villanova singers present concert during World Meeting week
The oratorio, based on Biblical passages on marriage and the family, will feature main roles by singers from Opera Philadelphia, supported by combined choirs and youth musicians.
Young Catholics get another chance to ‘Stump the Priest’
The event was so successful last spring that a second round next week will again allow Millennials to ask social-justice questions to a panel of four local priests.
Shanahan principal named new superintendent for high schools
Sister Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M., the principal of Bishop Shanahan High School for the past 14 years, has been named superintendent of secondary schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Sister Mary Appolonia Matijasic, I.H.M., dies at 93
Sister Mary taught for 40 years at Immaculata University, as well as in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Diocese of Allentown, and Chile.