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Trump, Congress urged to make ‘access to quality education’ a priority
Top U.S. bishops urged help for "tuition-paying families (to) keep their Catholic and other nonpublic schools open," as Congress weighs economic stimulus bills amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazilian bishops slam government’s pandemic response
More than 150 bishops have signed a draft letter saying "omission, apathy and rejection" by the Brazilian government to care for the most vulnerable during the pandemic "is appalling."
COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says
"The pandemic poses fundamental questions about happiness in our lives and about the treasure of our Christian faith," Pope Francis wrote about COVID-19 and its global impact.
Jesuits’ global leader warns of pandemic’s threat to democracy
The pandemic is an occasion to share the point of view of the poor and to protect democracy even as many governments "are taking the path of authoritarianism," said Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa.
Local standout Phil Gosselin grateful for every day with Phils, MLB
The valuable utility man for the Phillies has built a solid pro baseball career, but hasn't neglected his local roots at Malvern Prep or ceased to be a respected gentleman.
Persons with disabilities see progress, challenges as ADA turns 30
The Americans with Disabilities Act points to "work that has been done," but the "ongoing mission of love" must continue, say archdiocesan leaders of disability ministries.
Biking for Vocations ready to ride through 19 parishes
The event to promote vocations awareness expands this year as two groups of seminarians, a priest and two bishops ride in two routes totaling about 360 miles throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Archdiocese plans for schools to reopen with flexibility
Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region are preparing to welcome students for the fall term through a mix of in-person and virtual instruction to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on education.
German bishops continue debate over Vatican document on parishes
The Vatican instruction on the reform of Catholic parishes continues to stir debate in Germany, where some bishops say the current parish model with a priest in charge is no longer sustainable because of a lack of vocations.
Competing ideas on economic recovery seen in House, Senate bills
Two visions of what it will take to support the staggering American economy during the coronavirus pandemic are revealed in a $3 trillion House bill and $1 trillion Senate bill.