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Blinken calls respect for religious freedom ‘vital foreign policy priority’
Releasing an annual report on international religious freedom June 2, the U.S. Secretary of State also stressed "the fundamental right of each person" to practice, or decline to observe, a given faith.
Bishops lament that Nigerians are not safe anywhere after church attack
After dozens were killed by gunmen during a June 5 Pentecost Sunday Mass, the bishops "condemned in the strongest terms the spilling of innocent blood in the house of God."
Pope saddened by Pentecost attack in Nigeria
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church in the Diocese of Ondo and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass.
Holy Spirit pushes people to repent, change, love, pope says
"Let us sit at the school of the Holy Spirit, so that he can teach us all things," the pope said in his homily June 5 during Pentecost Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations
An announced Aug. 28 visit to the tomb of Pope St. Celestine V, who abdicated shortly after his election, sparked speculation Pope Francis might also consider standing down, given health issues and a similar visit to the site by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Local Ukrainian priest offers prayers for kids back home, and everywhere
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth month, Father Roman Pitula opened a June 1 rally for children by asking God to "hide them in the safety" of the divine presence, away from war and all harm.
Julia Yogis puts ‘team’ first, and it pays off in PCL title
The Archbishop Wood sophomore made important contributions, including selfless play, as the Vikings topped Conwell-Egan for the Catholic League championship.
Catholic school student winds up to throw first pitch at Phillies game
Luis Alicea of Our Lady of Confidence School is ready for the June 30 matchup against the Atlanta Braves, as part of an annual Catholic Charities Appeal outing that benefits thousands in the region.
Catholic leaders urge gun control on state, federal level
Recent mass shootings are prompting U.S. bishops, women's religious orders and Catholic organizations to call for stricter gun control measures to curb the spate of gun violence.
Graduating athletes ready to play in college next year
See our list of 276 graduating seniors from 15 archdiocesan high schools who will compete in college athletics in the 2022-23 academic year.