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Shroud of Turin focus of talk at West Chester Parish
Russ Breault, one of the world’s leading experts on the shroud, presents the film "Shroud Encounter" on Saturday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. at SS Simon and Jude Church. Admission is free, and a life-size replica of the shroud will also be on display
Catholic leaders join in asking Obama to protect U.S. religious freedom
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two Catholics joined with eight evangelical leaders in asking President Barack Obama to defend religious liberty in the United States as he has defended it in other countries.
Catholics, evangelicals team up in pressing for immigration reform
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a joint letter to members of Congress, Catholic bishops and evangelical leaders pleaded for "common sense fixes to our immigration policies" by passing legislation this year.
Arizona governor vetoes bill, says it could have divided the state
PHOENIX (CNS) -- Concerns about the need to protect religious liberty are not unfounded but a bill allowing businesses and others to refuse to serve same-sex couples on religious grounds was "broadly worded and could result in unintended consequences" said Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Feb. 26.
Judge: Any state law involving marriage must comply with Constitution
SAN ANTONIO (CNS) -- A U.S. District Court judge Feb. 26 struck down a Texas constitutional amendment that defined marriage as being only between one man and one woman. Judge Orlando Garcia also said it was unconstitutional for the state not to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states.
First married man ordained priest for U.S. Maronite Catholic Church
ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Father Wissam Akiki is the first married man to be ordained a priest for the U.S. Maronite Catholic Church.
Spanish Mass now airing on Univision 65
The televised Mass in Spanish is now broadcast Sunday mornings at 6 a.m. on Univision 65. It is produced by the station, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Hispanic Catholics and the generosity of volunteers, community members and sponsors.
Christian leaders pledge action on high rate of incarceration in U.S.
NEWARK, N.J. (CNS) -- Leaders of Christian Churches Together in the U.S.A., of which the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is a member, issued a pledge to engage the American public on the issue of mass incarceration in the United States.
Focolare offers reflection on passion and death of Jesus before Lent
Members of the Focolare Movement will tell how a deeper understanding of the passion and death of our Lord enables people to deal with the trials and tribulations of day-to-day life on Sunday, March 2 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Philadelphia.
Nuns in Central African Republic reported safe as armed militia retreat
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Catholic church leaders in the Central African Republic said they believe European nuns working in the country are "generally safe," after reports of rape by retreating armed groups.