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Md. county official rescinds directive blocking school reopening
A plan to reopen schools in Maryland's Montgomery County became a religious freedom issue when a county official barred private schools from reopening but not public schools.
Black Catholics laud Harris pick; others scrutinize past record
Friends and observers reflect on California Sen. Kamala Harris, named the vice presidential candidate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Area religious leaders condemn anti-Semitic meme
An offensive post on the Facebook page of Philadelphia NAACP president Rodney Muhammad drew a strong reaction from the Religious Leaders Council, which includes Archbishop Perez.
South Philly seniors eye affordable housing as St. Rita’s Place begins
Archbishop Perez and an array of civic, business and Catholic officials helped bless and break ground Aug. 10 for the $18 million project to build 46 one-bedroom senior apartments at Broad and Ellsworth streets, next to St. Rita's Shrine.
Phila. fashion designer weaves her faith into fabric
Holly Guertin draws on her Catholic faith for a new clothing label that features prints inspired by Scripture, stained glass and even holy Communion.
Earthquake felt in North Carolina brings reading during Sunday Mass to life
Just after the congregation heard the Sunday Scripture, "... there was an earthquake -- but the Lord was not in the earthquake," a 5.1 magnitude quake hit the region.
Lebanese demand reform, Cabinet resigns after Beirut explosions
After last week's deadly explosions, grief-stricken and furious Lebanese took to the streets demanding their government's dismissal over inaction and incompetence.
Suspended priest excommunicated for still saying Mass, teaching against pope
A Sacramento priest already restricted during an investigation into his sexual misconduct continued to celebrate home Masses and to deny that Pope Francis heads the Catholic Church.
Annual Marian feast will continue, with modified procession
The 116th MSS Feast honoring the Blessed Mother will be held Sunday, Aug. 16 in Norristown. One of the region’s longest-running ethnic festivals will include a shortened street procession.
Emergency fund raises $260K to feed struggling families
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia continues to raise money to aid local Catholic food pantries severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.