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Founded to heal women overseas, these sisters continue the mission
The Medical Mission Sisters, whose North American headquarters are in the Fox Chase section of Northeast Philadelphia, celebrated their 75th anniversary in the archdiocese Oct. 27 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput. His predecessor, Cardinal Dougherty, invited them to Philadelphia.
Muslim-Catholic dialogue on Iranian weapons focuses on arms policies
Seven months after a delegation of U.S. bishops quietly met with Iranian religious leaders, their efforts appear to be on track to continue a dialogue on nuclear weapons and the role faith leaders may have in influencing arms policies.
‘Live your life by faith,’ ESPN football analyst tells Catholic group
Football may be Herm Edwards' forte, but in a keynote address to Catholic school supporters in the Diocese of Sioux City, he talked about his Catholic faith and education.
Creighton criticized for giving benefits to same-sex spouses of workers
Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha said he was disappointed that Creighton University's president said the Jesuit-run institution will extend health care benefits to the same-sex spouses of employees in 2015.
Praise God, proclaim salvation, pray for the persecuted, pope says
Prayer and mission are the very breath of the Christian life, Pope Francis said. "When we inhale, by prayer, we receive the fresh air of the Holy Spirit. When exhaling this air, we announce Jesus Christ risen by the same spirit," Pope Francis told members of the Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowships.
Maronite bishop urges ‘profound defiance’ in face of persecution
Maronite Bishop Gregory J. Mansour of Brooklyn, New York, spoke to Belmont University students Oct. 22 about the need for all Christians to respond to persecution with "profound defiance," which is markedly different from vengeful retaliation or submissive inaction.
Panelists examine role of religion in Supreme Court justices’ ruling
The influence of religion on U.S. Supreme Court justices has grown more prominent in the last 50 years, according to five panelists who convened Oct. 27 to examine how the religious beliefs of the current justices affect their interpretation of the Constitution.
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.”
Poverty was among synod’s major concerns, Philippine cardinal says
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila said the Synod of Bishops on the family was more than discussions on divorce and gay unions. The impact of poverty on families, especially in Asia, was a major concern of the bishops.
Young and old pray rosary together for peace over 4 weeks
How often do you see approximately 150 men, women and children attending a parish rosary devotion, at least in this day and age? That’s what happened at St. Christopher Parish in Northeast Philadelphia on the four Tuesday evenings in October.