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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.”
Vatican II’s approach to Jews, other Christians differs, professor says
"Vatican II introduced obvious changes in Catholic thought and practice, and the theological insight into those changes," said Michael Root in a May 21 address at a Catholic University-hosted conference, "'Nostra Aetate: Celebrating Fifty Years of the Catholic Church's Dialogue With Jews and Muslims."
$12 million award will help build senior housing in South Phila.
A state agency awarded the Archdiocese of Philadelphia tax credits to develop 52 apartments as the second phase of housing at St. John Neumann Place.
Ryan overcomes late deficit to capture 2nd straight title
Archbishop Ryan's Ragdolls needed heroics to turn a 2-1 St. Hubert's lead into a 5-2 win for the Catholic League softball championship May 20. They've gone 30-0 over two seasons in league play.
Abundance of media connects people far and wide to Romero beatification
The use of modern media to move and consume news of the beatification of Oscar Romero might be a fitting tribute to the Salvadoran archbishop.
Cardinal Dolan: Catholics, Jews find common concerns in dialogue
Thanks to "Nostra Aetate," "Jewish-Catholic friendship has never been stronger," Cardinal Dolan said in his address, "The Catholic Church's National Dialogue With Jews Since 'Nostra Aetate.'"
Cardinal, rabbi discuss progress, trials in Jewish-Catholic relations
A key turning point in the relationships between Catholics and Jews occurred 50 years ago with the Second Vatican Council document on interreligious relations, a cardinal and rabbi told a group of religious leaders May 20.
Archbishop Romero was motivated by Gospel, not politics, cardinal says
"He loved Jesus and adored him in the Eucharist, he loved the church, he venerated the Blessed Virgin Mary and he loved his people," Cardinal Amato said.
Police follow Jesus in seeking to serve others, says pope
Pope Francis praised the police profession to defend public order and democracy, which contrast with organized crime and terrorism.
Greenbacks and the green economy: Ecology is good business
Consumers want products that are environmentally friendly, and businesses that are not on board are already starting to feel the pinch, said the CEO of the multinational Unilever.