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Court case marks political crossroads for pro-life movement, panelists say
If the Supreme Court upholds Mississippi's abortion ban, the movement may veer away from partisan politics, specifically from pro-Trump Republican politicians, concluded some observers.
Lebanese archbishop: ‘We cannot ignore the hunger of the people’
Lebanon's financial meltdown is the worst worldwide since the 1850s, with nearly 80% of the population living in poverty. A $40 box of food aid equals three months' salary.
Ireland adds St. Brigid’s feast day as national holiday
The Irish government has added a new public holiday to the national calendar to honor the country's female patron, St. Brigid of Kildare.
Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope
A German law firm's report accuses retired Pope Benedict XVI of misconduct in handling sex abuse cases in his archdiocese from 1977 to 1982. The Vatican vowed to study the report.
China region hosting Olympics has history of Catholic persecution
A resort town and venue for skiing events during the upcoming Winter Olympics has seen the massacre and torture of Catholics from the 18th century even up to 2011.
Grace, humility and listening key to Christian unity, say local experts
The international Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18-25) reminds believers in Christ that despite real differences, "they have a lot more in common."
Scholar-athletes announced in archdiocese
More than 1,200 students of the 15 high schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese earned first or second academic honors while competing in sports programs last fall.
Are you called to be a deacon?
Catholic men, and their wives if married, with a deep spiritual life who are between the ages of 29 and 55 are invited to join an in-person panel of clergy for two sessions in February to discuss the permanent diaconate.
Peter Feledick, longtime staffer for Catholic Standard and Times, dies at 86
A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and La Salle University, he worked in circulation fulfillment for the former archdiocesan newspaper and held teaching positions at La Salle College High School, Holy Family University and La Salle University.
Liturgical changes, then and now, focus of workshop
The Association of Church Musicians of Philadelphia hosts a day-long program Feb. 5 on the liturgy since Vatican II and the effect of COVID on music ministers and congregations.