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Latino Papal Fund adds cultural pride to fundraising
Latinos' donations will go toward the new fund’s $500,000 goal in support of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ visit this September.
Local Catholic publisher wins national awards
Ascension Press’ “Chosen” program for youth faith formation was chosen as Book of the Year recently in Chicago, along with two other top awards.
Catholic Bible conference focuses on the family
The 11th annual national gathering drew more than 1,000 people to Doylestown to study Scripture in a theme tied to the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
Pope creates new communications department to streamline Vatican media
The development of digital media, with its converging technologies and interactive capabilities, "requires a rethinking of the information system of the Holy See," the pope wrote.
St. Therese’s parents to be first married couple canonized together
Pope Francis issued the decree approving their canonization June 27, during the public consistory on canonizations at the Vatican; more than 40 cardinals attended.
Pope to archbishops: Be brave, convincing witnesses for church
"It's quite simple, because the most effective and authentic witness is one that does not contradict, by behavior and lifestyle," what one preaches and teaches, he said during a Mass celebrating the feasts of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29.
Francis Fund helps the poor and answers pope’s call
Pope Francis wants everyone to care for the poor, and a new fund named for him will help do just that in Philadelphia before his visit this fall.
Philadelphia parishioners pray for end to racial hatred
At Bible studies in four parishes this week, prayers were raised by many Catholics, including some with ties to victims of the shootings at a South Carolina church.
Implications of marriage ruling unclear, but far reaching
The ramifications of the June 26 same-sex marriage ruling could result in hundreds of new laws at the national, state and local levels, said Baltimore's archbishop.
Archbishop Chaput reacts to marriage ruling
Read Archbishop Chaput's statement on the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage