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Periphery pope: Bosnia trip aims to build bridges in divided nation
Pope Francis' concern for those suffering on the margins and for small Catholic communities that have kept the faith alive through war or repression will take him to Bosnia-Herzegovina in early June.
Seven men one step away from priestly ordination Saturday
Everyone is invited to attend the Mass of ordination by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Read about the deacons and see information on their first Masses on Sunday.
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.”
Language of love keeps family close, half a world apart
Given a chance, a deaf boy from Indonesia began to flourish in Philadelphia. The latest in CatholicPhilly.com's Faithful Families series reveals the opportunity and the perils of immigration, and one family's determination.
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.”
Sirens call priest, religious to scene of train wreck
More police sirens than usual alerted Father Tom Higgins and two St. Joseph Sisters to the Amtrak derailment in their neighborhood, where they comforted victims Tuesday night.
Amtrak derailment leaves 8 dead, many injured
Archbishop Charles Chaput was joined by Vice President Joe Biden in calling for prayers in the wake of the train wreck Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Vatican-Palestine accord supports ‘two-state’ solution
Vatican and Palestinian representatives finalized an agreement recognizing freedom of religion in the "State of Palestine" and outlining Catholic rights and obligations in the territory.
Archbishop asks prayers in wake of train disaster
See Archbishop Charles Chaput's statement following the derailment of an Amtrak train in Philadelphia last night, May 12, that left seven people dead and hundreds injured.
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.”