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Vatican’s English briefer, Father Rosica, sees catechesis in his work
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Basilian Father Thomas Rosica is a busy man these days. The Rochester, N.Y., native, founder and CEO of Salt and Light Television based in Toronto, has been assisting the English-speaking media at the Vatican Press office during the papal transition. That means he provides English translations during news briefings led by […]
Boston cardinal asks House to pass Health Care Conscience Rights Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has asked members of the House to approve the Health Care Conscience Rights Act. Introduced March 5 by three House Republicans, the bill had 66 co-sponsors as of March 11.
Cardinals end pre-conclave meetings, hear report on Vatican bank
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- During their last meeting before entering the conclave to elect a new pope, the world's cardinals heard a report on the Vatican bank and continuing efforts to comply with international standards to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told reporters that 152 cardinals, including those over 80 years old, were present for the final general congregation meeting March 11.
Pakistani church condemns arson attack on Christian colony in Lahore
NEW DELHI (CNS) -- The Catholic Church in Pakistan condemned a March 9 attack by an estimated 3,000 Muslims on a Christian colony in Lahore that left more than 175 buildings, including two churches and dozens of homes, torched and hundreds of people homeless. The attack came after a Christian sanitary worker allegedly criticized Mohammed three days earlier.
Holy Ghost Prep to face off against La Salle for Flyers Cup
The two finalists emerged via different routes, each impressive in their own particular way. So, on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, two-time defending champion La Salle College High School will meet Holy Ghost Prep in the Class AAA Flyers Cup ice hockey championship. “Sometimes you need a little bit of […]
Bishops say they could not support rewritten Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Five bishops who lead committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a joint statement they could not support the rewritten reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law March 7. The stumbling blocks for the bishops were the references to "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
Voting for new pope to begin March 12
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Cardinal electors assembled in Rome will begin voting for the next pope March 12. The first session of voting inside the Sistine Chapel will begin in the afternoon, following a morning Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
Immaculate Heart Sister Catherine Moehrle dies at 95; taught 1st grade for 50 years
Sister Catherine Elizabeth Moehrle, formerly Sister Mary Anthony, I.H.M., died March 3 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 67th year of her religious life. She was 95 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Sister Catherine entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1945 from St. Raymond Parish, Philadelphia, and […]
St. Charles Seminary plans to compress campus, close college buildings
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has announced March 7 that the huge building that houses the lower side (College Division) at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood will be closed and the seminary consolidated into what is now the upper side (Theology Division). As part of the overall plan of consolidation, the seminary will seek to lease or sell underutilized buildings and property, but at the same time implement new spiritual and academic programs for seminarians and lay adult theology students.
Teens enjoy day of fun, prayer to aid their public witness of Catholic faith
Approximately 200 teens and their adult chaperones enjoyed a day of exploring the Catholic faith, and having fun too, March 3 at Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor. Formerly the archdiocesan Teen Convocation, the event was renamed Generation Phaith this year by the young people themselves, who helped organize the day of workshops, prayer, music and games.