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S.F. archbishop says no Catholic ‘in good conscience’ can favor abortion
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone responded to a statement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic, who accused pro-life voters who supported President Donald Trump of "being willing to sell the whole democracy down the river" for abortion.
Deacon Michael Dayoc laid to rest in Norristown
The retired permanent deacon, ordained in 1996, died at 87. He was a U.S. Army veteran who fought in Korea and would go on to direct the Army Reserve Center in Norristown.
Watch the Catholic Charities Appeal kick-off this morning
You can watch the 10 a.m. press conference Monday, Jan. 25 led by Archbishop Pérez for the annual appeal that benefits numerous social service agencies in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Hank Aaron, all-time baseball great who overcame racism, dies at 86
Baseball's long-time home run king, who became a Catholic, fought racism in America and left an enduring legacy -- including all-time career records -- in the game he loved.
Be cool, be you and glorify God, says local Catholic musician
After finding his identity in Christ, singer-songwriter Jack Terzian is inspiring others to change the world by seeing themselves as God's creation.
Clerical appointments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced changes in clergy assignment for five priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Fauci says Biden expected to overturn ‘Mexico City policy’ soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci told the World Health Organization that "in the coming days," President Joe Biden will revoke the rule that blocks U.S. funding of foreign groups that perform and promote abortion.
Witness for life, even if virtual this year, seen as important as ever
The "peaceful prayer and witness ... must and will continue this year" to mark the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, said a key U.S. bishop.
Bishops welcome Biden order that strengthens DACA program
The prelates said the action was important for about 800,000 young people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, and who deserve to continue working without fear of deportation.
Biden signs flurry of executive orders, undoing Trump-era policies
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed 17 documents that, among others, reversed immigration policies and other actions of the Trump administration.