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Peace only way to face global crises, Vatican U.N. nuncio says
The COVID-19 pandemic requires a united global response that shuns nationalistic interests and creates long-lasting solutions, said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia at the United Nations.
CHA letter to Biden reveals extensive list of health care priorities
The Catholic Health Association called for strengthening the Affordable Care Act, making senior citizens a priority, removing barriers to care by immigrants, and renewing focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
House impeachment article cites Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’
A House vote on the impeachment resolution will be taken Wednesday if Vice President Pence does not invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president over his actions associated with the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.
Bishops call for an end to the federal death penalty
Two U.S. bishops who head different committees of the U.S. bishops called for an end to the federal use of the death penalty, resumed last year after a 17-year hiatus, as "long past time."
In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all
Praying for the sick and those who help them, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.
St. Rita Shrine’s RAW deal offers prayer, healing
The South Philadelphia national shrine has begun a monthly gathering that focuses participants on reconciliation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and personal witness.
Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on Capitol attack, work ahead
Catholic Congressmen and daily communicants from Nebraska and Montana called the Jan. 6 assault in the name of justice "twisted" and a threat to "the idea of America."
Police, priest bring warmth to cold streets
Oblate Father Steven Wetzel and members of the Michael the Archangel Ministry recently distributed winter gear to clients of Kensington-based St. Francis Inn.
What Democrats’ Georgia wins mean for Senate’s future, Biden agenda
The wins by Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock will give Democrats control of both houses of Congress. That means "more power-sharing in general," said one expert, due to the 50-50 split between the parties for the first time since 2001.
Washington pastors reflect on Capitol attack that hit close to home
For Father William Gurnee and Father Gary Studniewski, the attack was personal. Before becoming priests, one served as a Capitol Hill staffer and the other was a captain in the U.S. Army. Now they both lead parishes near the Capitol.