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Dante a ‘prophet of hope’ for the world, pope says
On the 700th anniversary of the death of famed Italian poet Dante Alighieri, his work remains a lasting treasure that embodies the virtue of hope so desperately needed in today's world, Pope Francis said.
Life on earth depends on healthy oceans, Vatican panelists say
Scientific knowledge and contemplative spirituality are important to get people to change their behavior and take responsibility for pollution, overfishing and mineral extraction of the oceans and their role in regulating the earth's climate.
Va. governor signs death penalty repeal at execution site
While standing outside the prison that housed Virginia's execution chamber where 101 people have been executed since 1991, Gov. Ralph Northam signed a law abolishing the death penalty in the state March 24.
Close, while at a distance: Pope’s ministry flourished online
During the pandemic of the past year, Pope Francis and his team decided to help people experience how close he was to them in their isolation and suffering. Thousands responded by praying with him and for him. Again Italy is in COVID lockdown for Holy Week.
Father Marshall Kloda dies at 75
Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989, he was assigned as chaplain at Nazareth Hospital before his retirement from active ministry in 2016.
Giving food to those in need is ‘what we Christians do,’ says archbishop
Dozens of archdiocesan staff and volunteers joined Archbishop Nelson Pérez at a March 20 emergency food giveaway, part of an ongoing outreach as the pandemic enters its second year.
Pope cuts pay for cardinals, top staff at Vatican
To reduce costs and ensure workers are not laid off, Pope Francis approved salary cuts for lay employees at higher pay-grades and for priests and religious. Vatican revenues have been substantially reduced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colorado cop recalled as ‘man of character,’ ‘loving father’
Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley, 51, was the first to arrive at the scene of a mass shooting at grocery store March 22 and the first of 10 to be killed there. His family and friends cited the Catholic faith of the husband and father of seven children.
Latino seniors receive COVID vaccines at ‘second home’
A March 19 clinic organized by Catholic Housing and Community Services brought relief and even a few tears of joy to more than 100 Spanish-speaking older adults in Philadelphia.
40 Days for Life closes with prayer rally March 27 in Phila.
The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia invites all to the close of its spring campaign with a prayer rally Saturday morning outside the Philadelphia Women’s Center.