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Retired Pope Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured
Without "the heart and the spirit" of the church present in its official texts, "the exodus from the world of faith will continue," the 94-year-old retired pope said in a recent interview with a German magazine.
Catholic university grad brings passion, focus to BMX Olympic event
Marian University alumna Felicia Stancil strives to "make the most of each day" in her sport, drawing on her education and the wisdom of her father, a former BMX racer.
Mississippi’s attorney general in brief urges high court to overturn Roe
In a July 22 filing, Lynn Fitch said "nothing in constitutional text, structure, history or tradition supports a right to abortion."
No ‘devout Catholic’ can condone killing child in the womb, says archbishop
In response to remarks made by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco said July 22 the "right to life is the most fundamental human right" and urged support for women in crisis pregnancies.
Magnifest summer music series blends praise, prayer
The weekly concerts will take place July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14 at St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center in Elverson, with prayer, food and vendors rounding out the evenings.
Blessed Solanus Casey feast at Padre Pio shrine
The National Centre for Padre Pio will celebrate the July 30 feast day of Blessed Solanus Casey, the humble Capuchin dubbed the "Detroit miracle worker."
Malvern hosts Flame of Love conference, retreat
Father James Blount will direct a July 30-Aug. 1 retreat, which will include Mass, adoration, confession and a healing service. Tickets for virtual seats are still available.
Baby shower celebrates ‘little bundles of joy,’ and their moms
Catholic Social Services will throw a party for expecting mothers at its Chester City location July 29, with raffles, vendors, lunch and games.
Haitians in Miami mourn fallen Haiti president on eve of his state funeral
Faithful in South Florida's Haitian-American community gathered for a July 22 Mass in honor of Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated in his home July 7.
To feed the world, start with family farms, pope says
Ahead of a United Nations summit in September, Pope Francis said small farmers are essential to rebuilding economies and tackling hunger, especially in "the post-pandemic 'restart' process."