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Vatican reports positive coronavirus case at pope’s residence
The person, who is asymptomatic, was placed in isolation as well as "those who came into contact with him," and has temporarily left the residence. The report follows a spike in cases among the Swiss Guards, and in Italy in general.
In virtual seminar, Catholics urged to stand for faith in public square
In a livestreamed event from the Diocese of Phoenix, speakers traced the history and current issues of religious freedom, including Helen Alvaré on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Supreme Court case regarding placement of foster children.
As refugees increase, German Catholics work to include Eastern Catholics
Germany's bishops have pledged to improve the integration of Eastern Catholics in the predominant Latin-rite church, as part of plans to help migrants and refugees. Germany has 1.77 million refugees and 450,000 asylum-seekers.
Archbishop leads rosary, exorcism to bring peace to Portland, Ore.
Portland Archbishop Alexander Sample led public prayers through the streets in a city that has witnessed peaceful racial justice protests peppered with riots for more than four months. He led a rite meant to cleanse a community of evil.
Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of failing to act on abuse
The failure of Polish Bishop Edward Janiak to act when told about allegations of child sexual abuse perpetrated by a diocesan priest, and repeatedly transferring him, drew a public outcry following the release of a documentary film.
Lecture to explore Sister Thea Bowman
The American Catholic Historical Society will present its annual fall lecture Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., free online via Zoom, on the African American convert to Catholicism and religious sister whose cause for canonization is being studied.
Hate speech, rowdy convoys: Minority Armenians in Turkey feel targeted
Anti-Armenian sentiment is rising in Turkey as conflict rages in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Turkey's military is supporting Azerbaijan in the conflict against Armenia.
Divine providence leads young man with disabilities to home of his own
Once given just months to live, Garrett Goetz is now thriving at an archdiocesan group home in Springfield, Delaware County his family found through a journey that only God could design.
Johnny’s Run draws hundreds of Delco runners, raising money for life
A 5k and 1 mile fun run and walk in honor of the late John Williamson Jr. brought together an energetic crowd Oct. 11 at Cardinal O'Hara High School to benefit the Respect Life Group of St. Pius X Parish, Broomall.
Vatican gathers ambassadors to hear what is happening in Syria
In an extraordinary move, the Vatican invited diplomats accredited to the Holy See from around the world to meet with the nuncio to Syria and be reminded of the humanitarian crisis there.