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St. Augustine Parish plans series on sacraments of initiation
The parish in Philadelphia will host a three-week series in Advent via Zoom with speakers examining baptism, confirmation and Eucharist, with each answering your questions.
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Following his Oct. 25 Angelus address, Pope Francis named 13 clergy who will be elevated as cardinals Nov. 28, including the first African-American appointment.
Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks pope ‘with grateful, humble heart’
Installed as Washington's archbishop last year, Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory said his Oct. 25 appointment will enable him "to work more closely with" Pope Francis "in caring for Christ's church."
Through setbacks, leadership emerges at Lansdale Catholic
The Crusaders topped perennial boys' soccer power Roman Catholic Oct. 21, led by goalie Kellan Ward. While sidelined with an injury last year, he learned a life lesson that's paying off now.
Most Catholics concerned about climate change, poll finds
What is driving significant percentages of Catholics to be worried or concerned is "more people and communities are experiencing impacts of climate change firsthand," said the head of the Catholic Climate Covenant.
HHS ensures hospital patients get spiritual care amid pandemic
The federal agency is resolving discrimination complaints over two hospitals' refusal to let patients receive baptism and the anointing of the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cardinal Dolan calls for ‘the shield of faith’ to protect Armenian Christians
At an interfaith liturgy, New York's archbishop offered spiritual support and encouragement to the Christian community in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which includes Armenian Christians.
Questions continue around film’s use of pope’s quote on civil unions
The controversial 20-second clip in "Francesco" appears to be a reedit, placing phrases the pope did say in his recent interview together in an order not found in the original.
COVID lockdowns on earth can open up prayers in purgatory
After many bishops asked for guidance as to how the faithful could perform requirements for receiving a plenary indulgence given the ongoing pandemic, the Vatican extended the time and opportunities.
Documentary on saintly quadriplegic priest airing Nov. 1
Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson, the Delaware County native on the first step toward sainthood, is the subject of a film airing on WHYY-TV and produced by his former student at Msgr. Bonner High.