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Chinese cardinal back at home; detentions provoke outcry
Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, reassured Catholics he is fine after being detained and held by national security police for his support of anti-government protesters.
Sister Francis Paul Torre dies at 95
Sister Francis Paul ministered in three dioceses including the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Gwynedd Mercy U to build health care center
The Frances M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Campus, a $10 million project featuring a new 65,000 foot facility, is a major project of the university and one of its several recent developments.
Declining birthrates impoverish future, pope says
The steady decline of birthrates across Europe and the West are signs of a new form of poverty that deprives humanity of a future, Pope Francis said, saddened by people "who are content with little and stop hoping for something great."
Minnesota Catholics view church’s role in Indian boarding schools
Among Native Americans, including Catholics, seeking information in order to understand the history of the boarding school era and its abuses is seen as the first step toward healing and justice.
Report identifies abuses of Native American children
Hundreds of boarding schools supported by the U.S. government for 150 years sought to forcefully assimilate tens of thousands of Indigenous children into white society, said an Interior Department report.
Nationwide baby formula shortage hits archdiocesan food pantries
Product recalls, inflation and supply chain issues have left shelves bare at home and at agency sites, say hunger relief staff at Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services.
Father Judge set to graduate first group of welding students
Thirty three teens are ready to forge their future after completing the rigorous program, which is "changing lives," said instructor Joe Williams.
Faith, fortitude, martyrdom, miracles: Pope to name 10 new saints
After a long pandemic pause, Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate a Mass May 15 for the canonization of 10 men and women from four countries.
As Marcos heads for landslide, Philippine clergy thank his opponent
Catholics expressed disappointment at the result of the Philippine presidential election by offering messages of support for Leonor "Leni" Robredo, a champion of many in the church.