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Groups decry end of Oregon rule on physician-assisted suicide
Oregon will drop residency requirements that were part of its physician-assisted suicide law, under which 3,280 people have received assisted-suicide prescriptions, and 2,159 people died from them, since 1997.
Pope says he hasn’t spoken directly to Putin about Ukraine war
Despite numerous reports of alleged war crimes committed by Russia, Pope Francis continued the long-held Vatican tradition of not condemning one side in a war, and saying he is open to visiting Ukraine.
In Malta, Pope Francis warns of spreading war, migration
The pope praised Maltese officials for welcoming migrants from Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, before he strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and the "destructive aggression" there.
Mihjae Hayes’ stellar game helps N-G bring home gold
Despite personal tragedy this year, the Neumann-Goretti senior pumped in 32 points including 15 in the fourth quarter as the Saints marched away with a PIAA Class 3A championship.
Wood’s girls seize Class 4A state title for 7th time since 2010
Archbishop Wood topped upset-minded Lansdale Catholic, 57-45, for their second consecutive state basketball championship, forming unforgettable memories along the way.
Faithful and confident, O’Hara girls grab PIAA title
Annie Welde had no doubt the Lady Lions would win the Class 5A state championship, which they did easily, because it was on the feast of the Annunciation, dear to her family.
College trip to the Holy Land led to interior journey, and priesthood
Deacon Andrew Auletta had been attending Mass until an archaeological dig led to a friendship with a priest. Even his misgivings about the sexual abuse scandal didn't sidetrack God’s calling to ordination, set for this May.
German cardinal calls for catechism change on homosexuality
Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx said "the catechism is not set in stone" on the issue, but added "we can't offer the sacrament of marriage" to same-sex couples.
Federal rule change will ease entrance of asylum-seekers
The Biden administration confirmed it will lift a COVID public health measure in May that has kept asylum-seekers out of the U.S., a change sought by Catholic immigration advocates.
Tenebrae service of darkness, light coming to St. Joseph Church
The parish in Aston, Delaware County presents an evening service with medieval roots consisting of spiritual readings and songs, in which candles are gradually extinguished before welcoming the light of Christ and his resurrection.