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Pope names panel to streamline marriage annulment process
Two weeks before the start of an extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family, the Vatican announced the formation of a special commission to reform the process of granting marriage annulments.
Baseball player leaves behind success on diamond to follow God’s call
Bishop Michael C. Barber was able to do what general manager Billy Beane could not: Call Grant Desme to Oakland. Four years ago Desme retired from baseball at age 23 to pursue a vocation as a Catholic priest.
Despite 50 years of ‘War on Poverty,’ prosperity for many seems elusive
According to the Census Bureau's new statistics, released Sept. 16, poverty in the United States is down, but only slightly.
Senate action urged to stop coverage of abortion in health care plans
Members of Congress and pro-life leaders Sept. 18 criticized the federal government for failing to ensure federally subsidized health plans will not cover elective abortions.
Vatican astronomer: Just a matter of time until life found in universe
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, the new president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, has no doubt that life exists elsewhere in the universe and that when humanity discovers it, the news will come as no big surprise.
Pope, in Albania, says killing in God’s name is sacrilege
Killing in the name of God is sacrilege, and religious leaders must denounce the use of faith to justify violence and oppression, Pope Francis said during a one-day visit to Albania.
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.”
Growing in age, grace – and size
From 50 families at its founding 100 years ago, St. Patrick Parish in Malvern is booming. A slate of activities is planned for the centennial, including a service partnership with its sister parish in Norristown.
There’s no ‘magic wand,’ evangelizing takes hard work
Pope Francis told 2,000 pastoral workers from 60 countries to remember the church is like a field hospital, where there are "so many people who are hurt and they are asking us to be close. They are asking us the same thing they asked Jesus," to be by their side.
Sports standings
The following league standings for teams ranked by won/lost record for selected sports and leagues was compiled Friday, Sept. 19.