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Ahead of papal trip, prelates urge solidarity with pope and Iraq
Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Iraq offers Americans a time for prayer and to "remember the suffering people of Iraq," said two key U.S. bishops.
Regimen of prayer, asceticism, fraternity gets men’s attention
Who would volunteer for three months of cold showers, no alcohol, soda, dessert or televised sports? Tens of thousands of men, it turns out. Exodus 90 aims to bring men back to the foundations of their faith.
Clergy sex abuse in France more extensive than thought
A commission now believes "at least 10,000" sexual abuse cases occurred after 1950 in the French church, not the 3,000 cited in a report last June. Half of all cases dated from the 1950s and 1960s, and 30% from the 1970s and 1980s.
Pope taps Newark cardinal as member of Congregation for Bishops
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 68, of Newark, New Jersey will join the office that advises Pope Francis on the nomination of bishops around the world.
‘Finally,’ pope says he will be able to make pilgrimage to Iraq
Pope Francis told Iraqis in a video message March 4 he was going to their country as a "penitential pilgrim," and to remind them they are all brothers and sisters no matter their ethnic or religious identity.
‘Celebrate Life’ virtual fundraiser coming March 21
Pennsylvanians for Human Life will host their annual benefit utilizing three video presentations and will give their top annual award to bioethicist Father Tad Pacholczyk.
Heeney finds ‘essence’ of special education in Christ’s teachings
Dr. Danielle Heeney, the new director of archdiocesan special education, focuses on "honoring, valuing and treating every life with dignity and respect" -- something she learned in Catholic school.
Monthly novena to St. Joseph launches March 19
The Philadelphia Archdiocese invites all to unite in prayer for the intercession of St. Joseph starting March 19 and continuing on the 19th of each month through November.
Caring for person with dementia topic of online talk
“Navigating the Experience of Caring for Someone with Dementia” will be presented by Nourish for Caregivers on Wednesday, March 3 via Zoom.
Cathedral offers two sessions to form ‘a people of life’
Two talks on March 24 and June 16 will present church teaching on urgent social issues and how to defend those teachings in public and among family and friends.