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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.
Poll: Trump lead wanes with white Catholics; Biden has wide edge with Latinos
A new presidential poll by the Pew Research Center breaking down voter preferences by religion shows Democrat Joe Biden ahead by 10 percentage points over the Republican incumbent, President Donald Trump.
Lessons from Catholic-Jewish relations a model for healing division, say experts
In a recent talk hosted by St. Joseph's University, Rabbi David Straus and Father Walter Kedjierski explained how "transformation is possible," even after a long and devastating past.
Hispanic laity, clergy help families in need amid pandemic
Parishes around the country have been working to help their communities in need, living the spirit of the Fifth National Encuentro, or V Encuentro, which invites participants to accompany those on the margins and show them the love of Christ.