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Bigger picture: Media can showcase overlooked sex-abuse survivors
In reporting historical and recent abuse of minors, the media should include portrayals of survivors as active agents of reform and not only focus on past events, said one survivor of abuse in Ireland.
San Francisco archbishop asks city to ease Mass restrictions
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has asked the city's mayor and health officials to ease attendance restrictions on public Masses. Currently, Masses may be celebrated only outdoors in San Francisco, with only 12 attendees.
Tech interns earn Google certs, and skills for life
Four archdiocesan high school students spent their summer on a digital deep-dive, while gaining valuable lessons they'll use for years to come.
After COVID, survivor thanks doctors at Catholic hospital
Devan Smith met with doctors and staff at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Aug. 26 to celebrate his victory over the virus, which left him on life support.
Delco young adults join Black Catholics to discuss racial injustice
The Theology on Tap ministry at Nativity B.V.M. Parish in Media met virtually Aug. 27 with their fellow Catholics to share thoughts and prayers on the topic, "Catholics of Color."
Changes in clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Perez approved four assignments Sept. 1 for three priests and one permanent deacon of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
237 faith-filled religious mark anniversaries this year
Religious priests, sisters and brothers are observing milestone anniversaries of religious life this year, and Archbishop Perez will celebrate a Mass with them Sept. 20.
Pope applauds initiatives ahead of world day of prayer for creation
Pope Francis encouraged global initiatives to protect the environment, especially in Mauritius after an oil spill threatened the livelihood of the island nation's inhabitants and wildlife.
Belarus archbishop refused reentry, warns nation faces civil war
The president of the Belarusian bishops' conference was barred from his country as it faces a deteriorating economy, international isolation, violence and a "spiritually ill" society.
Hurricane destroys Louisiana churches, closes schools, displaces priests
Hurricane Laura destroyed six churches in the Diocese of Lake Charles, damaged a dozen others and chancery offices, and left a priests' residence uninhabitable.