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Pope announces visit to Hungary, Slovakia in September
The trip, announced July 4, will include the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, plus stops in several Slovakian cities.
New commission maps racial healing through encounter, dialogue, says archbishop
The diverse members of the archdiocesan Commission on Racial Healing will help "change the culture of the church in Philadelphia" step by step, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a June 26 address.
Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital
The second morning after an operation on his colon, 84-year-old Pope Francis continues to recover well, the Vatican press office said July 6.
Gomez: On July 4, let’s also honor missionaries’ role in nation’s founding
Through their service, sacrifice and imperfections, those who brought the Gospel here offer "a deeper perspective" on race and group identity, while highlighting the work yet to be done, said Archbishop José H. Gomez.
Activists see temporary stop of federal executions as a starting point
The order by Attorney General Merrick Garland, announced July 1, is being called a "mini-moratorium" that signals "more is required" in redressing "the fundamental brokenness of our death penalty system," said advocates.
House members urge Biden to restore Hyde Amendment to budget proposals
In a July 1 letter, more than 170 members called the lack of the amendment "an affront to the majority of Americans who do not want their tax dollars funding abortion on demand," a stance the president himself once took.
Vatican indicts Cardinal Becciu, former officials involved in London deal
The unprecedented move was announced July 3 after a failed property investment led to charges of embezzlement, money laundering and abuse of office. The trial is expected to begin July 27.
Junior’s leadership helps Carroll capture state lacrosse title
Kiley Mottice rallied her teammates after a halftime deficit in the PIAA Class 2A championship game, and they responded with 12 goals for a 14-6 win over Strath Haven.
Faith leaders call for reforms ensuring workers’ right to unionize
A group of 400 advocates seeks passage of a bill currently in Congress that would be the most significant overhaul of labor law in decades. A priest organizer said the bill is "consistent with the teaching of the church."
Bishops support investigation of former U.S. residential schools
The United States will investigate former boarding schools, many federally funded and church run, to search for graves of Native American children, and the U.S. bishops will "look for ways to be of assistance."