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From border to academia, enthusiasm for papal encyclical runs high
Long before Pope Francis' encyclical on care for creation was released, it was providing a boost for a group of women struggling to keep the negative influences of modern-day life from erasing valued Mexican traditions and treasured cultural practices along the Mexico-Texas border.
Defining moment: Glossary of terminology used in Laudato Si’
In his brief pontificate, Pope Francis has coined some colorful terms to get his points across, for example, using "bat Christians" to describe those who hide their faith.
Catholic leaders welcome new encyclical
Watch a live video press conference with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz and Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as they welcome Pope Francis' new encyclical today at 8:30 a.m.
Catholic Charities partners with Philadelphia Phillies
Proceeds from the Phillies' game June 26 benefits the annual appeal. A student of Our Lady of Confidence Day School is warming up for a chance to throw out the first pitch.
Reaction to PopUpPope in Philadelphia ‘spectacular,’ say creators
Two friends created a cardboard image of Pope Francis that is folded up so it pops into position and it also "pops up" in locations around the city.
Couple sees NaProTechnology as best way to conceive
Like many couples, when Betsy and John Scafidi had trouble conceiving, they found true hope and healing with NaProTechnology.
Military families have aid to attend September events
The Archdiocese for the Military Services offers scholarships for 10 military families to join the World Meeting of Families and the papal events in Philadelphia.
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.”
Vietnamese Catholics ready for strong show of faith in Phila.
Mass for 3,000 Vietnamese Catholics from around the world at the former Cardinal Dougherty High School is set for the same day Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia.
Senate adopts anti-torture amendment backed by Catholics, evangelicals
Catholic and evangelical leaders in separate letters urged U.S. senators to support it, because it strengthens current law and requires all U.S. government agencies -- including the CIA -- to limit interrogation techniques to those set out in the U.S. Army Field Manual.