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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.
Changes in political landscape mean battle will be tougher, pro-lifers told
With a new administration in Washington, pro-lifers are organizing and training at the grassroots level across the country. "Anger doesn't get you listened to," said one leader. "Civility does."
Bishops, other pro-life leaders decry Biden action ending ‘Mexico City policy’
President Joe Biden's memo rescinding the so-called "Mexico City policy" Jan. 28, the eve of this year's March for Life, "is a deeply disturbing move," according to a top pro-life leader. The policy blocks funding for overseas abortions.
Kenyan Catholics add ‘classrooms’ under trees in response to pandemic
One Catholic leader said conducting classes under trees that offer protection from the sun is preferable to extending children's stay at home with no access to learning. Kenya's schools had been closed for nine months.
Masses, rallies recall the lives of those lost to abortion since 1973
Numerous prayer vigils, Masses, online events and in-person rallies nationwide marked the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the U.S.
Religious leaders want Brazilian president impeached over COVID-19
Since the beginning of the pandemic, President Jair Bolsonaro discredited scientific institutions, held back resources meant to fight the virus and mocked health recommendations, say 380 Christian leaders.