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Short pontificate, long impact: Blessed John XXIII launched reforms
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Although he served as pope for less than five years, Blessed John XXIII left one of the most lasting legacies in the Catholic Church's history by convening the Second Vatican Council.
Blessed John XXIII: From humble beginnings to a lasting legacy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Blessed John XXIII was the 260th successor of St. Peter, serving as pope from October 1958 to June 1963. He is best known for convening the Second Vatican Council.
St. Basil’s students learn about Latin America at U Penn forum
Six St. Basil's seniors studied Latin America in international relations by analyzing the region from an economic, political and cultural perspective, part of the University of Pennsylvania International Relations Conference.
Blessed John Paul brought moral force, intellect, flair to world stage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Blessed John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, was one of the most forceful moral leaders of the modern age.
Important dates in the life of Blessed John Paul II
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here are some important dates in the life of Blessed John Paul II
12-year-old’s wish to go to Vatican, see Pope Francis to come true
OAKLAND, Calif. (CNS) -- Jasmine Munoz could have met Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, gone to a beach or taken a cruise, but the 12-year-old leukemia survivor would rather see the Vatican and meet Pope Francis.
Roman baseball standouts commit to Division III colleges
Kyle Rogalski and Joe Myers, pitcher and shortstop, respectively, for Roman Catholic High School, will sign letters of intent to play baseball at two colleges in the Middle Atlantic Conference.
St. Hubert’s student wins poetry contest
Sarah Smolnicki of St. Hubert High School won first place, and was the only winner from a Catholic school, in the Ryerss Museum and Library Poetry Contest.
HHS mandate cases prompt rallies outside Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Hundreds of people rallied outside the Supreme Court March 25 as justices heard oral arguments in the lawsuits of two companies concerning the Affordable Care Act and its mandate that employers provide workers health care that covers contraceptives, sterilization and some abortion-inducing drugs.
Delegation makes the case for Philadelphia in Rome
See our photo gallery of the delegation from Pennsylvania meeting with church officials in Rome to plan for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.