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Panelists urge Catholics to discuss death penalty at parish level

During an Oct. 19 online forum, Sister Helen Prejean and other advocates called for increased pastoral discussions on how capital punishment goes against church teaching.

Denver archbishop condemns anti-religious vandalism, prays for healing

In an Oct. 20 statement, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila Oct. 20 called for an end to attacks on northern Colorado churches and other religious buildings, while hoping "God's love will be known by anyone who feels compelled to commit these acts."

Cardinal Dolan invites faithful to join pope on synodal path to Jesus

The two-year synod, marked by prayer, listening and discernment, is "an examination of conscience on how we as a church are living up to the model" given by Christ, said the cardinal.

Multifaceted approach needed to combat, end sex trafficking, says speaker

Poverty, addiction and market demand are all factors in sexual exploitation that affects some 4.5 million globally, said Joyce McCauley-Benner, an advocate for victims and herself a rape survivor.

Texas urges Supreme Court to let state’s abortion law stand

State officials also advised the court not to fast-track abortion providers' challenge to the law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Changes in clergy assignments announced

Archbishop Nelson Perez announced additional assignments for two archdiocesan priests Oct. 21.

Local priest takes a step toward sainthood

At an Oct. 19 ceremony, the Philadelphia Archdiocese announced it will send the canonization cause of Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson -- the Catholic Church's first quadriplegic priest -- to the Vatican.

Lou Baldwin, Catholic journalist for 35 years, dies at 86

The husband, father of nine, journalist and gentleman known by Philadelphia Catholics for his bylines on The Catholic Standard and Times and CatholicPhilly.com, died Oct. 18 in Philadelphia. Funeral services are set for Oct. 23 at St. Christopher Church.

Young adults ‘connect, grow and share’ faith to reach others

An Oct. 16 holy hour officially launched the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Young Adults, beginning a new journey for a new generation, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez.

Coronavirus among factors spurring migrants to U.S.-Mexico border

Climate change, COVID-19, faltering democracies and assaults on the rule of law in the Americas are leading to increased migration to the U.S. from many countries. Some 1.5 million migrants will make their way to the U.S. this year, twice the number in 2019.