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Sister Norma Pimentel named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020
Known for her work with migrants along the U.S.-Mexican border in Texas, the Missionary of Jesus hopes the recognition will highlight "what each can do to respect all human life, especially the most vulnerable."
COVID-19 robbed refugees ‘of the little that they had,’ says Salesian
The pandemic has intensified the suffering of thousands facing food shortages, forced displacement, conflict and sexual violence, said Ugandan-based Father Lazar Arasu.
Recovery walk participants find hope in every step
Residents and leaders of two archdiocesan Catholic Social Services outreaches celebrated the path to sobriety and new life during a Sept. 22 stroll through Philadelphia.
Pro-life action, public faith on menu at gathering
At the online Sept. 23 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, President Trump announced plans to sign a "Born Alive Executive Order," while Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron said "privatized religion" is "bad for democracy."
Archbishop Pérez welcomes students back to Delco school
During a Sept. 22 visit to St. Bernadette Parish School in Drexel Hill, Archbishop Pérez encouraged students, faculty, staff and parents to face a "different" kind of academic year with hope.
U.S. bishops say ‘enough’ on federal executions
Two days ahead of the seventh federal execution of 2020, the bishops' domestic justice and pro-life committee chairs called on the government to end capital punishment.
True change requires input of everyone, not just the powerful, pope says
During a Sept. 23 audience, Pope Francis said "those on the bottom" must have also have a voice in overcoming the current global crisis, since the principle of subsidiarity works both ways.
Knights’ donation to Brooklyn, N.Y., church follows desecration of statue
The fraternal order gave $10,000 to Our Lady of Solace Church in the Diocese of Brooklyn after a vandal desecrated the parish's beloved statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Amid pandemic, support group for clergy abuse survivors holds meetings online
Since March, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been hosting virtual sessions to continue its ongoing efforts to aid victims in their healing.
British prime minister’s infant son baptized Catholic
Boris Johnson's sixth child, Wilfred, received the sacrament Sept. 12, as his father faced criticism from bishops for hastening Britain's exit from the European Union.