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Alito sees religious freedom ‘fast becoming’ a ‘disfavored right’
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, in a speech to the Federalist Society, cited trends such as restrictions on free speech, gun rights and on houses of worship in response to COVID-19.
Archbishop, local faithful raise voices against persecution in Pakistan
Archbishop Nelson Pérez, along with area Pakistani Catholics and Christians, has called for an end to the "detestable practices" of forced conversions and child marriages in the South Asia nation.
Sister Carmel Petonyak, longtime nurse in India, dies at 93
The Medical Mission Sister earned her B.S.N. degree and served as a nurse and administrator for hospitals in India for 31 years before returning to service in Philadelphia.
Archbishop Perez announces clergy assignment changes
Changes for several parish priests and permanent deacons in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced Nov. 16.
Holy Family Sister Mary Martin Duffy dies at 85
A graduate of St. Mark School and Nazareth Academy High School, the former Geraldine Duffy entered religious life and taught for many years in Philadelphia schools.
Pope assures Filipinos, battered by storms and floods, of his prayers
Pope Francis' prayers came as Filipinos appealed for help and their bishops urged them to support each other in the worst flooding since 2009. Within three weeks, the Philippines was hit by five storms.
Take risks to serve others, pope says on World Day of Poor
In the Gospel, good servants are those who take risks, Pope Francis said Nov. 15. "They do not cling to what they possess, but put it to good use."
Vatican official marks anniversary of ‘martyred’ Jesuits
The recent conviction in El Salvador of a colonel who ordered the murder of six Jesuit priests and two laywomen in 1989 is a major step forward on the path of justice and healing old wounds, said a cardinal.
Kenyan bishops: People want ‘better government,’ not more government
Kenya's Catholic bishops have expressed discomfort at proposals to expand government with major policy and constitutional changes in an effort to heal and unite the East African nation.
Brooklyn Diocese asks high court for injunction on limits on indoor worship
The diocese objected to New York's limiting "in-person 'house of worship' attendance to 10 or 25 people" but allowing "numerous secular businesses to operate without any capacity restrictions."