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Church as mother: Even when Catholics sin, she remains holy
Read this month’s reflection on the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on the nature and role of the church.
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia
UPDATED -- Highlights of the itinerary released today by the Holy See includes a Mass at the cathedral, an address at Independence Hall and a visit with prisoners this September.
High court upholds execution by lethal injection
The court upheld lower courts that said the use of the drug midazolam in lethal injection does not violate Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
Catholic media urged to unpack deeper meanings in pope’s sound bites
Catholic journalists could easily "remain on the surface" when reporting on Pope Francis with his great photo opportunities and "buzz-catching expressions," but they need to take their coverage a step further, said Basilian Father Thomas Rosica.
Supporters of pope’s ecological teachings gather in St. Peter’s Square
Environmentalists from around the world and from different faiths were among the tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered for the Angelus with Pope Francis June 28.
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.