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Pope appeals for peace in Holy Land, says death of children ‘unacceptable’
The injury and death of so many innocent people caused by escalating violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip is "terrible" said Pope Francis, who warned it risked sinking the region into "a spiral of death and destruction."
World Youth Day guidelines focus on diocesan celebrations
The Vatican issued pastoral guidelines for local WYD celebrations "to ensure that younger generations feel that they are at the center of the church's attention and pastoral concern."
Seminarian killed in accident is recalled as ‘prayerful and loving’
Ngu Quoc Tran, 29, known as Peter by friends, was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking on Manhattan's East Side. The loss was "immense" for the New Jersey diocese for which he was preparing to serve.
Petition launched to show Catholic support for healthy planet, people
The Global Catholic Climate Movement is sponsoring an online petition calling on global leaders, before their U.N. conferences in the fall, to take action on climate change and biodiversity.
South Carolina death penalty now includes electric chair, firing squad
The new law to restart executions after 10 years "stands in stark contrast to powerful efforts elsewhere to abolish the death penalty," said a Catholic death penalty opponent.
Archbishop Cordileone responds to Pelosi remarks on Cardinal Ladaria letter
San Francisco's archbishop said that the "positive reaction" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has expressed about a Vatican official's letter about Catholic politicians and Communion "raises hope that progress can be made" on the issue.
St. Hubert students wrap academic year in style with fashion show
Bambies modeled creative couture they designed and stitched as part of the school's long-running textile arts program, and even a pandemic couldn't stop them on the road to the runway.
Special ed schools hosting parent info night
Families can meet Danielle Heeney, director of special education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who works directly with its three special education schools, on May 19.
Catholic, Muslim perspectives of Mary topic of talk
The prophetic role and influence of the Blessed Mother and her lessons for communities of faith will be explored in an online discussion May 20, hosted by Interfaith Philadelphia.
Monthly novena prayers to St. Joseph continue May 19
The specific intention this month is for all Christian single men and women in the pursuit of holiness. See the complete novena prayers, responses, litany and monthly intentions.