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Conversion has personal, social dimensions, Franciscan leader says
Reconciliation with God means reconciling with one's brothers and sisters and with all of creation, said Franciscan Father Michael Perry. Believers must confront "social and institutional sin" if they are serious about conversion.
Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as ‘terrorism’
Nicaragua's Catholic leadership vowed not to be intimidated as a government campaign of intolerance targeting the church turns increasingly cruel and involves acts of sacrilege.
Christians must courageously share with others, pope says
God operates according to "the logic of taking responsibility for others ... not looking the other way," Pope Francis said. Telling people to "fend for themselves" is not Christian.
Novena for end of pandemic begins this week
Archbishop Nelson Perez invites the clergy, religious and lay persons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join in the nine-day period of prayer before the Solemnity of the Assumption.
‘It spreads so fast’: COVID-19 hits 15 family members
An Iowa woman is grappling with coronavirus infection across five family households, despite diligent precautions. She traces the infections to a visiting teenage niece.
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.