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Mass at Valley Forge prays for peace at site of Revolutionary War camp
An unusual outdoor Mass at the site of Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge National Historical Park recalled Our Lady of Fatima and personal efforts to promote peace.
Archbishop for U.S. military confirms Overbrook youths
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, celebrated confirmation for 15 young people during Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.
Pa.’s same-sex marriage ruling one in a string of recent decisions
A day before a federal judge overturned Pennsylvania’s Defense of Marriage Act on May 20, a federal judge in Oregon repealed that state's constitutional marriage amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. With Oregon, 18 states have legalized same-sex marriage.
Destroying creation is destroying a gift of God, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Polluting or destroying the environment is like telling God one does not like what he created and proclaimed to be good, Pope Francis said.
Pope says his Holy Land trip will be ‘strictly religious’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Asking prayers for his May 24-26 trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis said his visit to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories would be "strictly religious."
Research shows pornography’s harm to women and society
Researchers say the prevalence of pornography in society should be treated as a public health problem. "The Internet has made boys porn-ready for dating," said an alarmed sociologist who is also a feminist.
Reaction swift against judge’s ruling to overturn Defense of Marriage Act
Archbishop Charles Chaput condemned the decision of a federal district judge to allow same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, calling it “a mistake with long-term, negative consequences.”
Malvern Retreat House hosts upcoming retreats
Retreats are offered in coming weeks for young adults, Charismatic Catholics, single Catholics and people interested in the message of Our Lady of Fatima.
Franciscan sister dies two months shy of 100
Sister Joella Matt, a sister for 80 years, worked in a Catholic hospital in Reading for 55 years and at the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Philadelphia for 22 years until retiring 13 years ago.
Studies point to possible pitfalls as church becomes more Hispanic
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two recent reports show Catholic ministry to Latinos in the U.S. has not kept up with the group's fast growth, and that the number of Latinos who describe themselves as Catholic dropped 12 percent drop in just the past four years.