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Bishops offer good wishes, prayers for Trumps, all suffering from COVID-19
"Let us keep praying for all who are suffering because of the novel coronavirus," said Archbishop Jose Gomez, head of the U.S. bishops, Oct. 4, two days after President Trump and his wife tested positive for the virus.
Parish takes a ‘paws’ to mark feast of St. Francis
The annual blessing of the animals at St. William Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, held Oct. 4, drew some two dozen pets -- including a Chihuahua named for Padre Pio.
Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees, virtually, for 75th year
The Catholic vote and the coronavirus subtly headlined the annual fundraiser for New York's Catholic charities Oct. 1, with both presidential candidates and Cardinal Timothy Dolan offering remarks.
Notre Dame president tests positive for coronavirus
"The positive test is a good reminder for me, and perhaps for all, of how vigilant we need to be," said Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame.
Pope calls for politics to renew focus on the common good
The "social aggression" of social media has entered mainstream politics, but it should instead offer a way for all people to work together for the common good.al discourse, Pope Francis wrote in his new encyclical letter.
Papal letter highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says
Pope Francis' encyclical sees the need for human fraternity as a concrete path toward peaceful coexistence in a world fraught by war, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
‘Fratelli Tutti’ shows need for dialogue in the church, speaker says
Controversy over the title of Pope Francis' new encyclical -- meant to address brothers and sisters -- illustrates how the Catholic Church itself must encounter and listen, just like society does, said a British theologian.
Papal encyclical outlines God’s call for all to live as brothers and sisters
Recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity has consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope Francis wrote in a new document Oct. 4.
Bucks County parish teams up with archdiocese to reopen ministry
Closed due to COVID, the Fatima Catholic Outreach Center in Bensalem will now resume services to hundreds, thanks to a partnership between St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Catholic Social Services.
Catholic League sports starting up without championship play
While most schools will vie for PIAA playoffs, others will play a Catholic League schedule but their season will end after the regular season. John Knebels breaks down the dizzying array of plans for each sport.