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Raise your voice, sow seeds in defense of life, says archbishop
At a Jan. 29 Mass for Life in Philadelphia, Archbishop Nelson Pérez urged faithful to persist in their efforts to uphold human dignity, knowing that "in the end, God's in charge."
Swiss religious leaders: Ban on burqas would violate religious freedom
Switzerland's Catholic Church and other religious leaders oppose a law to ban "covering the face in public," introduced by members of the center-right Swiss People's Party.
Pope says money at root of opposition to annulment reform
Pope Francis removed or greatly reduced the costs of obtaining a marriage annulment in 2015, but the reform is opposed by those concerned with the potential loss of money and authority, he said.
Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says
Celebrating a Mass for Life at the national shrine in Washington, he warned pro-lifers against anxiety, and said the eucharist should "embolden us to pray and work for the cause of life perhaps as never before."
Archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The key U.S. bishop on pro-life activities called President Joe Biden's stance on abortion "religiously and ethically incoherent," as he is personally opposed to abortion "while doing everything within his power" to promote it.
Catholic agency giving free food boxes Jan. 30
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold a one-day only distribution of boxes of produce, meat and dairy items at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Philadelphia.
SEEK21 conference, virtual this year, coming Feb. 4-7
The national conference of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), will feature speakers such as Bishop Robert Barron, prayer, small group discussions and entertainment.
Archdiocese releases more audited financial statements
Additional archdiocesan entities, mostly in Catholic social ministry and education, reported on their finances for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. See all 20 audited financial statements for the past fiscal year.
Archbishop welcomes federal actions on housing, hunger as pandemic continues
A key bishop applauded the Biden administration's extension of the federal eviction moratorium and an increase in nutrition assistance to families struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.
Panelists say abortion debate has become too political, needs wider focus
Resolving the polarized discussion about abortion might include calm conversations seeking common ground, appeals to human dignity and policy changes that support motherhood, said speakers on a Jan. 27 webinar.