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English bishop joins condemnation of China’s persecution of Muslims
In addition to actions in the U.K., both outgoing and incoming U.S. secretaries of state say China is committing genocide against some 11 million Muslim Uighurs and other minorities.
Gift from the U.S. helps Christian formation in rural El Salvador
Lay ministers in a diocese far from the capital city -- parts of it only accessible by horse -- are using materials for quality spiritual formation without having to go far from home.
Catholics welcome Biden plan to rejoin Paris climate pact
Such action would allow the U.S. to work to reach the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and position the country to become a global leader in addressing climate change.
New commission invites personal encounter in work of racial healing
A key organizer of the commission announced this week by Archbishop Perez will bring people “of various racial and ethnic backgrounds around the table to talk about racism," said Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre.
Catholic Charities Appeal kick-off streaming live Jan. 25
You can watch the 10 a.m. press conference led by Archbishop Pérez for the annual appeal that benefits numerous social service agencies in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Virtual Catholic speed dating events start Friday night
Single Catholics from Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast are invited to log in to a virtual Catholic speed dating room to meet fellow Catholics individually for dating and friendship.
Holy Spirit guided takedown of notorious abortionist, says detective
Ten years after a grand jury detailed the horrors of Kermit Gosnell's Philadelphia clinic, investigator James Wood said God was on the beat, and continues to work through his "mysterious ways."
Installation of lectors, acolytes means more than service at Mass
Currently only men in clergy formation are formally installed in the ministries. But with Pope Francis' decree, other lay men and women can assist in "the work of evangelization," including outside of Mass.
Star NFL QB retires on feast of athletes’ patron saint
Philip Rivers ended his 17-year career by announcing his retirement Jan. 20, the feast of St. Sebastian. Rivers, 39, who is fifth on the all time passing yardage list, will coach high school football in Alabama.
Pope advances sainthood causes of pro-life geneticist Lejeune, others
Pope Francis recognized the "heroic virtues" of eight men and women mostly in the modern age, including a martyr in Nazi-occupied Italy and a scientist who discovered the cause of Down syndrome.