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Faithful can help parishes, schools through #iGiveCatholic effort
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced plans to join the annual crowdfunding campaign, which focuses #GivingTuesday donations on Catholic ministries.
‘Listening to God’s word’ could heal society, Bishop Burbidge says
"Imagine the darkness and evils that would be eradicated, if we heard the word of God and followed it," Bishop Michael Burbidge said during an annual Mass for legal professionals in Washington, D.C.
Bishops say ‘Rosary for America’ Oct. 7 imperative for a country in crisis
One of the 11 bishops who will lead the rosary pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of inner-city violence and the Nov. 3 election as difficulties that need to be entrusted to Mary.
Bishops offer good wishes, prayers for Trumps, all suffering from COVID-19
"Let us keep praying for all who are suffering because of the novel coronavirus," said Archbishop Jose Gomez, head of the U.S. bishops, Oct. 4, two days after President Trump and his wife tested positive for the virus.
Parish takes a ‘paws’ to mark feast of St. Francis
The annual blessing of the animals at St. William Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, held Oct. 4, drew some two dozen pets -- including a Chihuahua named for Padre Pio.
Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees, virtually, for 75th year
The Catholic vote and the coronavirus subtly headlined the annual fundraiser for New York's Catholic charities Oct. 1, with both presidential candidates and Cardinal Timothy Dolan offering remarks.
Notre Dame president tests positive for coronavirus
"The positive test is a good reminder for me, and perhaps for all, of how vigilant we need to be," said Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame.
Pope calls for politics to renew focus on the common good
The "social aggression" of social media has entered mainstream politics, but it should instead offer a way for all people to work together for the common good.al discourse, Pope Francis wrote in his new encyclical letter.
Papal letter highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says
Pope Francis' encyclical sees the need for human fraternity as a concrete path toward peaceful coexistence in a world fraught by war, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
‘Fratelli Tutti’ shows need for dialogue in the church, speaker says
Controversy over the title of Pope Francis' new encyclical -- meant to address brothers and sisters -- illustrates how the Catholic Church itself must encounter and listen, just like society does, said a British theologian.