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Pope Francis, with retired Pope Benedict present, creates new cardinals
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On a feast day commemorating the authority Jesus gave to St. Peter and his successors -- the popes -- Pope Francis created 19 new cardinals in the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Felt hats, head wraps, red robes: Cardinals represent worldwide church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The tasseled felt hats of German horse riders and the brightly colored head wraps of women from the Antilles were just a few signs of the Catholic Church's universality on display Feb. 22, as pilgrims celebrated the creation of new cardinals.
Pope tells cardinals they are servants, not courtiers
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Celebrating Mass with the newest members of the College of the Cardinals one day after their elevation, Pope Francis urged them to regard their new role not as one of worldly honor but of humble service and sacrifice.
Two Northeast Philadelphia priests found unsuitable for ministry
Archbishop Charles Chaput decided Fathers James Collins and John Paul would not return to ministry after allegations that they sexually abused minors were found to be credible. Both priests had been suspended in 2013 but face no criminal charges.
Cardinals’ agenda shows pope’s priority: Removing obstacles to faith
The variety of matters Pope Francis is asking his cardinals to address at this time -- from the Vatican's finances to its central administration to family life and marriage -- are all objects of a common concern, one the pope has made clear he regards as overriding.
Archbishop prays for peace in Ukraine, God’s protection of its people
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia called for "fervent prayers" that God would keep the people of Ukraine strong as they mourn the loss of life in the ongoing strife in that country and that Mary "would extend her protective mantle" over them.
Week of Catholic League basketball leads up to finals
Semifinals in boys and girls play decided who goes on to the championships Monday night at the Palestra. Neumann-Goretti's boys and girls teams both have a chance to win their title. Meanwhile, a Catholic Academies League champ is already crowned.
Parish shares plan to revitalize, rebuild and reach the ‘unchurched’
Author Tom Corcoran told an audience of more than 150 -- mostly lay parish leaders plus priests and sisters -- how his suburban Baltimore parish was transformed into an outward-looking, missionary parish that serves 4,000 worshipers at weekend Masses.
Cardinals outline broad approaches to family ministry, spokesman says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As some 150 cardinals from around the world gathered with Pope Francis to talk about the family, their two days of discussion focused particularly on three points: the Christian vision of people and family life; essential pastoral programs to support families; and ministry to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics.
Father Durney, teacher at Bishop Kenrick High School, dies at 79
Father Charles W. Durney, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, died at St. Francis Country House, Darby, on Tuesday, Feb. 19.