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Pope Francis has ‘added new life’ to office he holds, U.S. bishops say
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In his first year as the 265th successor of Peter, Pope Francis "has brought to light new dimensions of the Petrine ministry and added new life to the office he holds," the U.S. bishops' Administrative Committee said March 11.
Catholic officials: Release of kidnapped nuns was answer to prayers
BEIRUIT (CNS) --The release of at least 12 Greek Orthodox nuns who were abducted in Syria in December was an answer to prayers, said regional Catholic officials.
U.N. official lauds church support of migrants, asks for continued help
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The role of the Catholic Church is invaluable in keeping refugees safe, said the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres, but his agency and others working with migrants need much, much more.
World Meeting of Families press conference
A press conference at the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s pastoral center March 7 revealed plans, and much excitement, for the World Meeting of Families to be held Sept. 22-27, 2015 in Philadelphia. While Pope Francis’ visit for the meeting is not confirmed, speakers at the press conference and hopeful guests were planning for the visit just the […]
Flash mob will become ‘Mass mob’ at Philadelphia church March 23
Some Catholics might not know what it’s like to experience a full church, fully participating, in the Mass. That is about to change. Everyone is invited to pack St. Francis Xavier Church in Fairmount.
Sister who taught at St. Vincent Homes, Tacony, dies at 93
Sister Dolores Baumgartner, S.S.N.D., who served more than 20 years in the Baltimore area before returning to her native Philadelphia, died in Baltimore. She had been a professed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 74 years.
37 Neumann Scholars awarded four-year tuition to Catholic high schools
Eighth-grade students at five Catholic grade schools, among others in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, were awarded scholarships based on examinations they took in January.
In Argentina, pope’s impact has moved beyond spiritual realm
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS) -- Maria Delamonica spoke somewhat sourly of the state of affairs in Argentina, where the economy is teetering and politics are polarized. But her voice brightened when the topic turned to Pope Francis and the changes in the country since he was unexpectedly elected one year ago.
Pope says religious must be witnesses to Gospel even in use of money
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The world doesn't need a lesson in "theoretical poverty" from Catholic priests, brothers and nuns, but it needs a living example of how to be careful with money, live simply and share with others, Pope Francis said.
One can’t dialogue with Satan, pope says; the Bible is the best defense
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When temptation comes your way, don't try to "dialogue" or argue with the devil, Pope Francis said, but seek refuge and strength in the words of the Bible.