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Pope blesses international, interfaith soccer match for peace
Taking up a suggestion from Pope Francis, Argentine Diego Maradona and other soccer stars past and present played an "Interreligious Match for Peace" and tolerance Sept. 1, drawing some 20,000 spectators to Rome's Olympic Stadium.
Latest papal push for peace spans a century, at least
During World War I Pope Benedict XV was roundly ignored and criticized for trying to end that war. He established a tradition of efforts to make peace for subsequent popes, including his namesake Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.
A new neighbor comes to town
Visitors to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia are witnessing the rise of a massive new Mormon temple located just across the Vine Street Expressway in center city. CatholicPhilly.com looks at the similarities and differences of the two houses of worship.
What is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
As their temple rises in Philadelphia, learn about the history and beliefs of the Mormon religion.
Young workers need decent jobs and better pay, bishops say
In their statement for Labor Day this year, Sept. 1, the U.S. bishops denounced the fact young adults have "borne the brunt" of unemployment and underemployment. "For those fortunate enough to have jobs, many pay poorly,” wrote Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski.
Immigrants, activists urge Obama to act on immigration reform
Hundreds of protesters took part in a rally and march in Washington Aug. 28 chanting: "Not one more! Not one more!" to urge President Barack Obama to stop the deportation of immigrant families, workers and children.
U.S. Catholic agencies seek funds to help minorities in Iraq, Syria
The Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Jesuit Relief Service, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Relief Services and Aid to the Church in Need are among Catholic agencies that have launched appeals to fund assistance to Christians and other religious minorities displaced in the Middle East.
Just-war theory reemerges in light of Islamic State and past Iraqi wars
Catholic scholars are following Pope Francis' lead in debating the use of force in the region. Should the U.S. go in alone or with a coalition of nations? Is the U.N. the "competent authority" in this matter? Does the Pottery Barn rule -- "you break it, you bought it" -- apply to Iraq today?
He’s living with epilepsy, and on a mission
Dan Dougherty of St. Luke Parish in Glenside lives a full, active life as he works through the difficulties of epilepsy and other challenges that help him see God’s plan for his life.
Middle East patriarchs meet diplomats, call for wiping out terrorists
Catholic and Orthodox patriarchs of the Middle East denounced attacks on Christians and lamented the indifference of Islamic authorities and the international community. The prelates called on the world's major powers to deprive extremist groups of resources by compelling countries financing them to stop their support.