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Pope apologizes for treatment of Indigenous in Canada
Expressing "sorrow and shame" for the complicity of Catholics in abusing Indigenous children in Canada and helping erase their culture, Pope Francis pledged to visit Canada.
Kharkiv bishop accuses Russia of terror tactics in Ukraine
A Ukrainian bishop said Russian forces are deliberately targeting aid centers and using Mariupol "as a firing range" and destroying it "to show what will happen if other cities continue resisting."
Local Catholic college to award Zelenskyy honorary degree
Jenkintown-based Manor College and 15 schools in several states are conferring doctorates on Ukraine's president for his leadership in "preserving Western civilization and democracy."
Holy Martyrs Parish holds Soup Supper April 7
The Lenten meal hosted by the Catholic parish in Oreland, Montgomery County will benefit the Patrician Society, which serves the needy in the Norristown area with food and other aid.
Ancient Holy Week service, Tenebrae, coming to St. Katharine Church
On Palm Sunday evening, the Northeast Philadelphia church will host the service characterized by Scripture readings and the gradual extinguishing of candles, symbolizing the journey with Jesus toward his passion and death.
Court rules in favor of inmate’s prayer request during execution
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of a Texas prisoner who wanted his pastor to pray over him and place his hands on him in the execution chamber. It will likely impact other death-row prisoners with similar requests.
Lenten prayer service unites Ukraine’s sufferings with Christ
An April 3 reflection on the Stations of the Cross will invite faithful to see Jesus in those devastated by the ongoing Russian invasion, which has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Mass and Charismatic prayer set for March 31 at Wayne church
St. Katharine of Siena Church will host the Mass with a healing service, baptism in the Holy Spirit and live music on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Father Ray Emmons, celebrant, and prayer teams will pray for anyone's special intentions.
Talk on Shroud of Turin comes to Bucks County church
St. Bede Parish in Holland, Bucks County will offer a presentation on the holy shroud by a noted expert on Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m.
Healing relationships is topic of April 2 retreat
The Oblate Fathers present a Saturday morning retreat at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Glen Mills based upon the humble and gentle spirituality of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal.