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Pope says he cannot disappoint Iraqis, asks prayers for trip
On the same day that 10 rockets hit an air base in Iraq, Pope Francis asked for prayers ahead of his trip there March 5-8. "For a long time, I have wanted to meet those people who have suffered so much."
Bishops address concern over Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s abortion link
The U.S. bishops raised moral concerns over the vaccine using abortion-derived cell lines but said that "all clinically recommended vaccinations can be used with a clear conscience."
Precautions taken, pope sees Iraq trip as sign of love
Though well aware of the security and health risks involved, Pope Francis urgently wants to show his concern for the people of Iraq even as the coronavirus pandemic is worsening there.
U.S. Chaldean Catholics hope pope’s Iraq trip brings peace
The 1,200 Chaldean Catholic families who live in Arizona, among about 500,000 in the U.S., will turn their hearts to the land of their birth when Pope Francis visits Iraq on March 5.
Cranaleith launches matching gift appeal
The Catholic spirituality center in Northeast Philadelphia seeks to raise $75,000 to continue its mission of providing a contemplative space for wholeness and transformation of individuals and society.
Holy Redeemer Health System adopts new name: Redeemer Health
The Meadowbrook, Montgomery County-based Catholic health care system will continue its mission on which it was founded almost 100 years ago by the Sisters of the Redeemer.
Irish in Philadelphia topic of Catholic history lecture
Professor Michael Mullan of Swarthmore College will speak on “The Philadelphia Irish and the Rise of a Gaelic Public Sphere” Sunday, March 21 via Zoom.
Celtic spirituality explored in online morning retreat
Cranaleith Spiritual Center will host an online retreat titled “At the Edge of Waiting: Wisdom and Contemplation in the Celtic Spirit” on Saturday, March 13.
Debate on euthanasia makes its way into Peru’s presidential campaign
A judge's decision allowing a disabled woman to end her life has made euthanasia part of a trio of issues, along with marriage equality and abortion, before Peru's April 11 elections.
Bible reading boosts mental well-being, U.K. survey says
About half of the survey's respondents reported an increased "sense of hope in God," reading the Bible more and watching Bible-related videos during the pandemic.