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Supreme Court refuses to rule on same-sex marriage
Rulings that overturned state bans on same-sex marriage in five states will be allowed to take effect, after the Supreme Court Oct. 6 declined to consider appeals of seven lower court rulings that such prohibitions are unconstitutional.
Debate emerges over St. John Paul II’s early writings
A book of lectures the pope penned as a young priest in Poland, "The Catholic Social Ethic," shows a detailed knowledge of Marxism and at least some empathy with its strident critique of capitalism.
Little Flower marks 75 years of its special link to a saint
The archdiocesan Catholic high school for girls celebrated its 75th anniversary with Mass and devotions to St. Therese, the school’s namesake, and a prayer written by her sister just for the school.
Know the candidates in Pa. before Nov. 4 election
The following Candidate Questionnaire was prepared by the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) and distributed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Communications.
Synod members called to seek unity in diversity, cardinal says
The Greek root of the word "synod" means "to walk together," which is exactly what bishops and other members of the Synod of Bishops are called to do as they seek to apply the Gospel and church teaching to the challenges facing family life today, said the gathering's general secretary.
Vatican summit says extremists must be stopped with sanctioned force
Pope Francis convened the Vatican summit Oct. 2-4 because of his growing concern and desire to do something about the situation Christians and other minorities are facing in the Middle East.
Catholic group launches alternative to health insurance
A Catholic group is launching an alternative to health insurance that enables people to pay their medical expenses without being part of a health insurance plan they feel compromises their religious beliefs.
On eve of family synod, pope prays for ‘open and fraternal’ debate
Hours before opening a Synod of Bishops whose members have already started a public debate over Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality, Pope Francis prayed the bishops would express themselves and listen to each other openly, trusting in God to reconcile their differences.
Two schools ready to bake bread
St. Norbert School in Paoli and St. Patrick School in Malvern will host a flour company's representatives in a program teaching students how to bake bread and to share it with local community social services.
Blessed married couples, St. Therese of Lisieux, highlighted at synod
The first two married couples beatified as couples and St. Therese of Lisieux were being honored during the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family.