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Sister Madeleine Jude Hamilton, S.S.J., dies at 81
The former Margaret Veronica Hamilton of St. William School and John W. Hallahan High School in Philadelphia served all of her 51 years as a Sister of St. Joseph in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Sister Dolores Ann Moriarty dies at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown
The former Sister William Dolores was a Sister of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill for 65 years, having served in the Philadelphia Archdiocese plus Washington and Trenton. She was 84.
Sister Dolores Ann Dennin dies, was I.H.M. sister for 73 years
The Harrisburg native earned two graduate degrees and ministered for 58 years in Catholic high schools, plus ministry in grade schools and a mental health clinic. She was 90.
For true healing, abuse survivors urge church to hear their stories
Survivors of sexual abuse are inviting the Catholic Church -- from parishioners to the bishops who lead dioceses -- to join them on their journey toward healing and reconciliation during April.
Court says Ohio can ban Down syndrome abortions
A federal appeals court, in a 9-7 decision, upheld an Ohio law that prohibits doctors from knowingly participating performing an abortion because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
California lifts indoor worship rules; bishops say safety still a priority
A day after California lifted its mandatory limits on indoor worship, the bishops of the state's 12 Catholic dioceses called for "responsible and safe" worship, and for people to get vaccinated.
Christians, Muslims must spread hope, says Vatican message for Ramadan
God calls the faithful of both religions to be "witnesses, restorers and builders of hope" both in this life and the next, said the leaders of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may risk civil war, says priest in Kabul
An Italian Barnabite priest questions whether talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban can succeed as the U.S. prepares to pull out of the country after 20 years.
As pandemic worsens in Brazil, pope tells bishops to be one with people
"Everyone knows what it takes. It is possible to overcome the pandemic," Pope Francis said in a video. "But we can do so only if we are united." Critics say Brazil has refused to adopt "evidence-based public health measures."
Fraternity needed to address global challenges, Vatican official says
Although the COVID pandemic brought awareness of "a world community sailing in the same boat," the race for vaccines revealed a "gap in access to basic care between developed countries and the rest of the world," said the Vatican's secretary of state.