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Black Catholics celebrate their heritage, take active role in the church
This month Black Catholics describe their struggles "to fight to be Catholic" in the face of racism by relying on the image of God who protects and saves, which is part of the fabric of Black Catholicism, said one permanent deacon.
Maryknoll lay missioner continues work of ‘martyred’ U.S. Catholic women
The inspiration of missionaries moved Melissa Altman to relocate with her husband and two young children from rural New York to rural El Salvador, where "we're happy, our kids are happy ... we feel fulfilled in what we're doing here."
Phila. priest joins promising vaccine trial to help bring end to COVID
Father John Fields of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia is part of a trial of the University of Pennsylvania for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, through which he hopes "to defeat this deadly virus." So far, he continues to test negative.
Christmas cards spread cheer while fighting hunger
An annual fundraiser hosted by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services offers original artwork that inspires -- and empowers those in need.
In lawsuit, cardinal claims reports blocked his path to papacy
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was forced to resign due to allegations of financial misdeeds, sued an Italian magazine that he said cost him his chance at becoming pope.
Masses continue as city sets new COVID restrictions
Parishes in Philadelphia will follow existing archdiocesan guidelines to keep congregation sizes "smaller rather than larger," following talks between the archdiocese and city officials.
Mom offers prayerful way to deal with kids’ bad behavior
A Wisconsin mother collected the pages she had her kids write when they misbehaved and published "The Timeout Papers," which helps parents gently "guide others to the right path."
Mass. bishops urge state Senate to reject abortion expansion
The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts called out a budget amendment that would allow girls as young as 16 to get an abortion with the consent of a guardian or a court.
German survivors accuse cardinal of ‘abuse of abuse victims’
Two members of the Archdiocese of Cologne's victims' advisory board on clergy sexual abuse resigned after they felt pressure to bury a report critical of actions on abusers.
U.S. bishops urge Trump, Barr to stop upcoming federal executions
Two key archbishops called for a halt to the pace for 10 federal executions in 2020, more than double the record of four in 1938. The halt is "not 'soft on crime'; rather, it is strong on the dignity of life."