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Cardinals Sarah, Comastri retire from Vatican posts
Pope Francis accepted the resignations of Cardinal Robert Sarah, 75, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, and Cardinal Angelo Comastri, 77, vicar for Vatican City State.
Poorer parishes, dioceses take a bigger hit from pandemic
Hardest hit -- though eased by the Paycheck Protection Program -- were Catholic communities in the Southwest and Puerto Rico. Initially parish collections nationwide fell up to 60%, and have since settled in the 15%-30% range.
As CEO, Strate rises to lead faith formation mission of Ascension
The need for belonging is "at the heart of all that we believe as Catholics," and it's the core of his West Chester-based company's offerings of Catholic faith formation material and digital content.
Parishes should plan now how to welcome back parishioners
"You can't be thinking, 'What will we do after the pandemic?' You have to be doing it now," said a Dominican sister, among other Catholic leaders. "People have to be creative, innovating."
Man Up Philly returns March 6 in all-virtual event
All men in the Philadelphia region are invited to attend the 13th annual Men's Spirituality Conference featuring top speakers in an inspiring day of faith and fellowship.
Novena, Mass set to honor ‘faithful, fervent’ Philly saint
St. Katharine Drexel, whose life was marked by a "selfless demonstration of God’s love and devotion to all," will be invoked in a solemn novena capped by a March 3 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
In this hoops season, every game is a playoff game
Between COVID restrictions and snow days hampering practices and with a constricted playoff format, girls' and boys' Catholic League basketball is more intense than ever in the season's homestretch.
Initiative aims to help 1,000 poorest parishes in U.S.
Catholic Extension is seeking 1,000 faith communities to raise a minimum of $1,000 each during Lent to help the 1,000 poorest parishes in the country that are serving the poor.
S.C. governor signs abortion bill, says right to life is ‘fundamental’
A new state law prohibits an abortion if a doctor detects a fetal heartbeat after a required test. A woman who receives an abortion in violation of the law could sue for $10,000 in damages.
Mars missions can inspire next generation scientists, astronomer says
As Perseverance sends to Earth high-definition images, video and audio of the red planet, one papal astronomer hoped the fresh discoveries will inspire future explorers.