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Religious, civic leaders ask for religious exemption in executive order
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Religious and civic leaders urged President Barack Obama to include a religious exemption in the planned White House executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Whither thou goest: Pope speaks openly of ways his pontificate may end
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Sympathizing with all the unknowns facing young people today, Pope Francis -- half joking -- said it is easier for a pope because he knows where his earthly life will end.
Vatican formally recognizes international association of exorcists
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican formally recognized an international association of exorcists founded by Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons.
Divine Mercy is focus of prayer for World Youth Day 2016
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The official logo and prayer for World Youth Day 2016 were unveiled July 3 in the event's host city -- Krakow, Poland -- by the city's archbishop, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, as well as at the Vatican.
Brooklyn bishop ordains 13; says number is ‘true abundance of harvest’
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) -- Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn ordained 13 new priests during a Mass June 28 at the newly renovated and consecrated Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Supreme Court moves six cases after Hobby Lobby ruling
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A day after the Supreme Court said closely held for-profit companies could be exempted from some requirements of the Affordable Care Act because of the owners' religious beliefs, it kicked back to lower courts six related cases involving companies whose Catholic owners have similar objections.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced several changes of assignment for priests and deacons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Sister Rita Louise Guerrieri, I.H.M., beloved teacher in archdiocese, dies at 71
The Immaculate Heart Sister spent her entire religious life serving the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She was the principal of various schools for more than 25 years.
Sister Joanna Mary Pepper, I.H.M., dies at age 101
Immaculate Heart Sister Joanna served 80 years in the congregation and had been the oldest living graduate of Immaculata University, from which she graduated in 1934.
Priest from Holy Land to pray and speak at Ambler church
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler will host a newly ordained priest from Israel, who also served in Jordan, July 13 at 11:15 a.m. Father Davide Meli will celebrate Mass and make his presentation afterward.