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Ukrainian bishop warns of mass starvation, flight of millions
A Ukrainian bishop said a Russian-backed separatist rebellion has plunged his country into crisis, and "millions of refugees" could soon head for Europe to escape starvation.
Congress limits number allowed to hear papal address
House members voted July 28 to limit the number of people allowed in the House Chamber Sept. 24 when Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress.
Papal parenting guide: Francis gives a how-to for families
Pope Francis knows the family is made up of real people living in the real world, and ahead of the world Synod of Bishops on the family this fall, he has been offering guidance in what actually needs to be done.
Phila. prisoners will hear pope’s message of mercy
Judging by past practice, Pope Francis will speak of forgiveness and faith when he visits Curran-Fromhold prison on Sept. 27. Such visits have been a priority since he was an archbishop.
Taking the train to see the pope? Good luck
After its website buckled under the demand for one-day passes for the Sept. 26-27 visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, SEPTA rolled out a random lottery to get the passes starting Monday, Aug. 3.
New Gallup poll shows pope’s favorability drops among Americans
A new Gallup poll shows that the favorability rating for the pontiff among U.S. respondents is now about 59 percent, down from 76 percent in early 2014 and close to the 58 percent rating Americans gave him when he was elected pope in March 2013.
Catholic officials, others react to Boy Scouts’ decision to allow openly gay leaders
The Boy Scouts' decision does not affect decisions about leaders made by local troops and councils and also permits religiously chartered Scout troops to choose leaders whose values are consistent with those of the sponsoring faith.
St. Joseph the Worker Church gets a retirement send off
Former parishioners got a last look at the closed Fallsington, Bucks County church during an open house Sunday before the sale of the property becomes final.
World Youth Day registration begins; pope is first person to sign up
Accompanied by two Polish teenagers who wore World Youth Day 2016 T-shirts, the pope had to make a couple of attempts pressing the screen of a tablet before his online registration went through.
Blessed Serra described as missionary ‘on fire’ heeding Christ’s call
To Andrew Galvan, Blessed Junipero Serra is a stalwart of faith and mission worthy of the title "saint."