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Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Local theologian offers 14-facet view on encyclical
Redemptorist Father Dennis Billy, a moral theologian at St. Charles Seminary, describes points that readers of Laudato Si should remember.
Local Catholics praise papal tome on environment
From Archbishop Chaput to Sister Mary Scullion to a moral theology professor at St. Charles Seminary, Catholic leaders are weighing in with their initial reflections on a papal document that is already one of the most discussed encyclicals issued in modern times.
Religious and civic leaders: Maybe si, maybe no on Laudato
Varied religious leaders offered mixed reviews of the papal letter on the environment. The Dalai Lama spoke praise while a Protestant minister said there is "no alternative to dependency on fossil fuels."
U.S. Catholic leaders laud encyclical on environment
Prelates and other leaders praised the document for putting "a human face" on environmental issues and for starting "a new conversation" about protecting all of creation.
Strong pitching propels Catholic League in baseball tourney
The Catholic League team competing in the Carpenter Cup, now in its 30th year, got contributions from six pitchers and a dramatic walk-off single to win its first-round game.
Pope says Scripture must have central place in church’s pastoral life
A lack of enthusiasm for Scripture weakens well-established churches and stunts the missionary verve of newfound Christian communities, said Pope Francis in a written message shared with members of the Catholic Biblical Federation.
Pope, Orthodox patriarch express commitment for unity
"We express our desire and readiness to look for new ways that will bring our churches even closer to each other, paving the way for Antioch and Rome, the only two apostolic sees where St. Peter preached, to establish full communion," Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem said.
Pray for justice, terrorists who kill in name of God, says cardinal
"Our prayer is much needed: for justice, for peace and security in the world," as well as for those who "commit violence in the name of religion, so as to return to God and change (their) life," said the cardinal, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
Catholic food pantry offers choices, just like a store
Hungry clients of the Norristown pantry are stretching their food budgets thanks to a donor-supported renovation. More than 8,000 people received food there in the first three months of this year.