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Catholic group opposes moves by Puerto Rico to allow same-sex marriage
Alianza Catolica por la Vida y por la Patria (Catholic Alliance For Life and Motherland) released a statement March 24 rejecting the government's recent move to recognize same-sex marriage as "the only alternative" to ensure citizen's equality.
Bishop: Marriage sacrament allows man and woman to carry out God’s will
Citing biblical passages on marriage and the relationship between a man and a woman as well as church documents that uphold long-standing principles, Bishop Kagan outlined the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage and its importance in society.
Cardinal George back in hospital for hydration issues, pain management
In a brief statement March 28, Burritt said the cardinal had requested the update about his health be released. "He asks for and is grateful for your continued prayers," she added.
Father Joseph O’Brien, beloved priest in NE Phila., dies
The priest who was raised in an orphanage served his entire priestly ministry as a parochial vicar, including 31 years in St. Leo Parishes. He was 90.
Theology on Tap unveils spring series
The Northeast Philadelphia event welcomes young adults to a series of four talks in April, which include guest speakers, discussion and casual dining.
Young adults put priests on the hot seats
Father Tom Whittingham gathered with three priest friends who were game to field questions from a crowd of 100, in an event dubbed "Stump the Priest" last week.
Way of Cross takes Jesus’ point of view to help others carry crosses
People following the Stations of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum this year will be guided in an exercise of imagining what Jesus was thinking and feeling along the Via Dolorosa.
Vatican Palm Sunday recalls early Christian martyrs, brave sea captain
The Palm Sunday procession at the foot of an 85-foot-tall Egyptian obelisk in St. Peter's Square recalls the martyrdom of many early Christians and the fast-thinking foresight of an Italian Renaissance sea captain.
Imitate Jesus’ humility and service, pope says at Palm Sunday Mass
On a bright day at the Vatican, 70,000 people joined Pope Francis for Palm Sunday Mass, where he remembered modern-day martyrs and those who quietly care for others and "sacrifice themselves daily," following Jesus.
Life and death justice issues face court, draw faith leaders’ voices
In separate cases the Supreme Court will hear March 30, April 29 and next fall, the justices will consider persistently unsettled angles on criminal sentencing, including death sentences for people with mental disabilities and life sentences for juveniles.