News
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."
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says
Seniors are "are a precious source of nourishment," wrote Pope Francis, recovering from colon surgery, in a July 25 homily delivered for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Desperation in Honduras fuels migration northward, U.S. visitors learn
Franciscan Sister Mary Kennedy from Philadelphia and other advocates recently visited the Central American nation, from which violence, poverty and a loss of hope have driven thousands.
Catholic Charities returns to the field with ‘Night at the Phillies’
Tickets are on sale now for the eighth annual outing on Sept. 10, with the Phils going to bat against the Colorado Rockies – and you can help a Philly priest throw out the first pitch.
Notre Dame alum is first American to win individual gold medal in fencing
Lee Kiefer, class of 2017, beat defending champion Inna Deriglazova of Russia 15-13, with eight of the U.S. team members connected to the Catholic university.
Pope prays for victims, families hit by devastating floods in China
Record rainfall earlier this month has left at least 63 dead, with more than 1.1 million forced to relocate.
Vatican announces $78 million deficit, also releases APSA report
The coronavirus and shifts in the securities market were cited as key reasons for the losses, with Vatican officials taking "a step forward" in financial transparency.
A month after Surfside collapse, many have questions about what comes next
A memorial site and a rebuilt condo complex are among the plans under discussion following the June 24 tragedy, which killed some 97.
Policy keeping migrants out may stay in place longer
Given a rise in coronavirus cases, the Biden Administration may indefinitely continue to invoke Title 42, a move several bishops and immigration advocates have criticized as a misuse of the policy.
Purpose Conference for teens set for Saturday, July 31
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Morrisville, will host the day-long conference whose theme is all about life post-COVID and finding one's purpose in the Lord. Teenagers from rising ninth grade to exiting 12th are invited.