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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.
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.