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Love is clearest sign of faith, pope says in homily for Christian unity
Abiding in God's love means nurturing one's relationship with him and with all those whom God loves, Pope Francis wrote in a homily that he did not preach because of his painful sciatica.
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair calls plan to codify Roe in law ‘tragic’
Archbishop Joseph Naumann called it "deeply disturbing and tragic" that President Biden marked the anniversary of the decision that legalized abortion by praising it and committing to codifying it in federal law.
Years after trip to abortion clinic, women find healing, rebuild friendship
While as young women they intersected with an abortion, today Jill King and Carla Stream are pro-life advocates. They know the pain and harm of abortion, and the healing that can follow trauma.
At Mass, Minsk archbishop hands over archdiocese to administrator
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz's resignation was accepted on his 75th birthday, 10 days after his return from forced exile over his criticism of the election of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko.
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.