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Pope: Spirit strengthens martyrs, helps people face ‘daily martyrdom’
The pope's homily centered on a telephone conversation he had May 10 with Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, as well as on Jesus' promise in the day's Gospel reading to send the Holy Spirit to strengthen the disciples.
Work together to promote, defend life, pope says on Mother’s Day
After praying the "Regina Coeli" at noon May 10 with people gathered in St. Peter's Square, the pope greeted all those who took part in the pro-life initiative that morning, saying "it is important to work together to defend and promote life."
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.”
Sister Prejean tells Boston jury Tsarnaev told her of regret for victims
Sister Prejean, the Sister of Saint Joseph of Medaille and author of, "Dead Man Walking," said during the defense's portion of the sentencing phase of Tsarnaev's trial that she had met with him five times since March.
A leap worth taking: Deacon recalls journey to priesthood
Fourteen years ago at Penn State, Deacon Steve Kiernan couldn't imagine living in Philadelphia -- let alone being ordained a priest for the archdiocese this Saturday.
Peace is handcrafted with forgiveness, respect, justice, pope says
People also have to do more to stop condemning those who have made serious mistakes and instead help those who are incarcerated, especially juveniles, to start over and return to society, he said.
Father Donlon, beloved Conshohocken pastor, dies at 79
Father James W. Donlon was pastor emeritus of St. Matthew Parish, which he led for 22 years. He was instrumental in welcoming people into the Catholic Church.
Kids have a place of their own at World Meeting of Families
The Youth Congress portion of the families’ gathering in September will offer fun and creative options for youth ages 6-17 while Mom and Dad attend the adult congress.
Pioneer deacon, longtime St. Mark’s parishioner, dies at 83
Deacon Jose A. Morales of Bristol was among the first class of permanent deacons when the Archdiocese of Philadelphia introduced the ministry in 1981.
By the hum of I-95, St. Hubert’s shows its devotion to Mary
The archdiocesan girls’ high school in Northeast Philadelphia dedicated a statue of Our Lady that reflects the parish and neighborhood it came from, and the nearby highway.