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Dominican sister, former leader of congregation, dies
Dominican Sister of Peace Sister Carolyn Krebs, worked in ministry at the sisters' former retreat house in Elkins Park, died Jan. 18.
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.”
In search of the ‘Lost Boys’ of World War I
The American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia will present a talk on an author's search to identify graduates of Roman Catholic High School who fought in World War I on Sunday, Feb. 8.
March shows youth, growth and energy of pro-life movement
At this year's March for Life Jan. 22, the things to notice about the crowd in attendance were its youth, its growth and the sense that these young people are bringing about a cultural renewal.
Persecuted for faith, Christians are united in bloodshed, pope says
Christians are united in bloodshed as they suffer from violence and persecution in various parts of the world, Pope Francis told Christian leaders.
Archbishop says church in Niger will rebuild after riots
An archbishop in Niger said the church would rebuild after rioters destroyed its places of worship during protests over cartoons mocking depictions of Muhammad by the French satirical newsweekly Charlie Hebdo.
New alliance aims to create culture of life across all walks of life
All of the usually expected groups were in attendance at this year's March for Life in Washington Jan. 22, the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Marchers from archdiocese show their pro-life colors in Washington
The 42nd annual March for Life in Washington, held last Thursday, Jan. 22, seems to many observers to get bigger and more youthful each year. About 2,000 parishioners from the Philadelphia Archdiocese prayed and marched in defense of life.
Crowd’s March for Life tweets prove it’s not their grandparents’ event
The 42nd annual March for Life and rally in Washington is twice as old as its crowd of predominantly college and high school age students. And as each year's turnout seems younger, so do the day's tools.
Just as Mary gave the world Jesus, women hand on faith, pope says
Why is it that mostly women are the ones who hand down the faith generation after generation, Pope Francis asked.