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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.
Pope’s civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage, U.S. bishops say
Pope Francis' expression of openness to legal civil unions, including for gay couples, does not change church teaching on marriage as being between one woman and one man, said several U.S. bishops and dioceses.
Archdiocese issues statement on pope’s civil-unions position
Pope Francis' comments in a film underscore his "previous calls for pastoral and cultural sensitivity to the many different journeys of those who walk through life around us," the Philadelphia Archdiocese said.
Loved ones lost during COVID surge remembered at special Mass
An Oct. 18 liturgy at Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Northeast Philadelphia honored those who died of various causes during the pandemic's initial phase, when funeral services were limited by health restrictions.