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Court overturns California’s pandemic ban on in-home worship
In its 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state violated religious freedom by restricting prayer groups of more than 15 people meeting in homes, and favoring secular activities.
Biden announces commission to study changes to Supreme Court
A 36-member panel of lawyers will analyze and recommend possible reforms to the court, including the idea of expanding the number of justices -- which Biden has said he is "not a fan" of -- or instituting term limits for justices.
Heroic Men promotes ministries for Catholic men to grow in faith
A new group is hoping to use the concept of nationwide franchising on a simple premise: Strengthen the men, strengthen the family; strengthen the family, strengthen the church; strengthen the church, fix the culture.
Inspired by a priest in the family, a mother and daughter become Catholic
As a Presbyterian teen, Judy Crowe would walk past Sacred Heart Church in Oregon on the way to school. Now 77, Crowe has become Catholic, confirmed in that same church April 3 with her daughter. Both were led by the example of Father Brent Crowe.
Major Vatican conference on priesthood slated for 2022
The relationship between baptism and ordained ministry, and between laypeople and priests, will be studied at a three-day theological gathering to ensure service, not "ecclesiastical power," is the focus for clergy.
False promises, economic illusions feed some migrants’ dreams
It's not only Central Americans in cities who are fleeing their country because of gangs. Rural residents believe the only way to build a home and start a family is to work in the U.S. But their rose-colored dreams meet harsh realities.
Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God’s mercy
We need to let ourselves be forgiven," Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday, calling for people to embrace confession, since the sacrament "is not about ourselves and our sins, but about God and his mercy. We -- all of us -- need this badly."
‘Refuse to turn away’ from terrors of genocide, say local scholars
On the April 8 commemoration of the six million Jews killed by Nazis during World War II, two Saint Joseph's University professors call for increased vigilance against discrimination and hatred.
Cardinal O’Hara captures school’s first-ever state hoops crown
The Lady Lions avenged their PCL loss and captured the PIAA Class 5A title March 27, led by Maggie Doogan and Annie Welde, the latest in a long line of Delaware County basketball standouts.
Philly parish hosts high-tech bingo to benefit school
At Immaculate Heart of Mary in the city's Andorra section, the classic game moves online for an April 10 fundraiser that will reduce the school's carbon footprint.