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Rita Baldwin of Philadelphia dies at 89
Originally from South Philadelphia and later Tacony, she and her husband Lou Baldwin raised nine children. After they were grown she indulged in a love for travel, teaching the Catholic faith and avidly following the Phillies.
Senate passes spending bill with Hyde, other pro-life provisions
In a 68-31 vote late March 10, the Senate OK'd a $1.5 trillion government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. The House passed the measure a day earlier. The U.S. bishops praised several of the bill's features.
Generosity in action: Crisis unites Hungarians to common cause
For the past two weeks, organizations in Hungary have distributed food, clothing and other items to the continuous waves of refugees coming through Budapest's main train station. "No one is denied help here," said a volunteer.
Pope Francis on Ukraine: ‘Stop this massacre’
Appealing again for an end to the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who invoke God to justify violence "profane his name." He cited Mariupol, Ukraine, a city named in honor of Mary, which has been besieged by Russian troops.
World hasn’t learned from 20th-century’s wars, pope says
After the 2008 financial crisis, Pope Francis saw a push to govern for the common good. But now it appears the world is "governed by obsolete criteria," he said, pointing to the emergence of regional wars, such in Ukraine.
Nicaragua expels the Vatican ambassador
The expulsion highlights the difficulty of the church-state relationship in Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church has sought reconciliation amid political turmoil and come under attack for supporting political prisoners and their families.
Texas Supreme Court rules against challenge to abortion law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called the ruling a "major victory," and the state's law banning abortions after six weeks' gestation "remains fully in effect" in the state after a lawsuit challenging it was dismissed.
Puerto Rico religious leaders welcome debt relief plan
A restructuring plan years in the making will cut the U.S. territory's debt by 80% and reduce stress on the economy, say 15 leaders. They also called for better efforts to reduce poverty and prioritize economic development.
Bucks County Catholic school marks decade of ‘forming leaders for life’
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated a March 10 anniversary Mass for St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School in Holland, while blessing an innovative new center for fine arts and special education.
St. Laurence School sets gala for March 27
The celebration begins with Mass in the parish church followed by a banquet reception at the Drexelbrook. The honorees include Dominic Frederico, Joe Holden, Frank Huf and the St. Vincent De Paul Society.