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Biggest downside of being pontiff is the paperwork, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The thing Pope Francis dislikes most about his job as pontiff is the paperwork, he told residents of an Argentine slum in which he used to minister.
Bill would continue programs that help inmates with life after prison
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Clevelander Alease Fleming is no stranger to prison.
Survey shows Pope Francis has influenced giving by U.S. Catholics
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- While any increase in church attendance prompted by the pope's appeal isn't quite yet measurable, a new survey shows Pope Francis has made an impact on Catholic giving in the year since his papacy began.
U.S. lawmakers invite pope to address joint meeting of Congress
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A bipartisan invitation to Pope Francis to address a joint session of Congress if he comes to the U.S. in 2015 recognizes "the importance of the qualities" the pontiff embodies that resonate with people around the globe, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington.
Pope says it’s important to have a sense of humor
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- At the end of his Lenten retreat, Pope Francis said he and his closest collaborators at the Vatican "want to follow Jesus more closely, without losing hope in his promises and without losing a sense of humor."
Get a pocket Bible, read it during your commute, pope recommends
If you get a seat on a bus or a free minute somewhere else, "pick up the Gospel and read a few words," Pope Francis told members of a suburban parish filled with people who commute to Rome for work. People listen to the radio, to television and to gossip throughout the day, but "do we take a bit of time each day to listen to Jesus?" the pope asked.
Cardinal O’Hara High School names new president
Thomas Fertal becomes the third president of the archdiocesan high school, effective June 1. He led Lancaster Catholic High School as principal since 2010.
St. Anthony of Padua teacher recognized for excellence in teaching
Dana Smith, 7th grade teacher at St. Anthony of Padua Regional School, earned top elementary school teacher honors from the readers of the South Philadelphia Review. See the full story on Southphillyreview.com.
La Salle High edges Holy Ghost Prep, 2-1, in hockey tourney
The Explorers needed an overtime period to get past tenacious HGP and their hard-luck goalie Peyton Jones, who made 44 saves. The victory propelled La Salle into the finals against St. Joseph's Prep in the Class AAA bracket of the Flyers Cup ice hockey tournament.
Archdiocese reports new data that show stronger finances
Audited financial statements for more than a dozen entities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia show that donations from the Catholic community plus gains from investments have resulted in modest surpluses, in several cases, from the previous year's losses.