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Vatican approval necessary for diocesan religious orders, pope says
Bishops who want to establish a religious order must first obtain the written permission of the Holy See, Pope Francis said, announcing a change in canon law.
At 125 years, St. Monica remains ‘cornerstone’ parish of South Philly
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated the parish's 125th anniversary Mass on Nov. 1, encouraging parishioners to continue leading a life of holiness and always to draw near to the altar.
Supreme Court looks for compromise in Catholic foster care case
In the case to decide whether the Philadelphia Archdiocese could continue to provide foster care in the city, justices Kavanaugh and Sotomayor sought a middle ground. "We need to find a balance that also respects religious beliefs," Kavanaugh said.
Hundreds of faithful join in prayer for Election Day
As the nation headed to the polls, parishes throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese offered holy hours, Masses and rosaries, with participants stressing the need for peace and unity at a turbulent time.
Vatican shuts down museums as COVID-19 cases, deaths mount in Italy
As COVID-19-related deaths reached their highest level since early May and Italy began enacting new restrictions to slow the spread, the Vatican has closed its museums through Dec. 3.
Golf pros, Catholic Social Services team up for clothing drive
Several Delaware County men are sporting an updated look, thanks to an Oct. 22 giveaway organized by the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the nonprofit Pros Fore Clothes.
Voters in Louisiana, Colorado decide on abortion measures
Louisiana voters by a wide margin Nov. 3 passed a measure declaring there is no right to abortion, while Colorado voters defeated a ban on abortion at 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Church responds as Hurricane Eta pounds Central America
Caritas, Catholic Relief Services and other agencies are working in Nicaragua and Honduras as the Category 4 hurricane made landfall Nov. 3. Catholic facilities are being used as shelters.
As many expected, presidential contest not settled after Election Day
The U.S. remains in uncertainty about the presidential race as vote counting continues, showing Democratic candidate Joe Biden ahead slightly in electoral votes, even as President Trump declared victory.
New Mexico archdiocese closes churches amid virus spike
Because "COVID-19 cases and deaths have risen at a rapid rate and have reached alarming numbers," the Archdiocese of Albuquerque has closed Catholic churches for indoor worship.