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‘No duty’ to boycott vaccine made from abortion, ethicist says
A Catholic ethicist in Britain, where a coronavirus vaccine derived from the cells of a fetus aborted in 1972 is under trial, said it may not be wrong to use the drug.
Higher death rates among poor cause for alarm, sister says
Black and Latino people affected by COVID-19 are dying at higher rates than others, and a religious sister and expert on racism finds the lack of response by the church "baffling."
Pandemic complicates struggle to rebuild life after domestic violence
Isolation and the "digital divide" can make recovery from abuse amid the coronavirus difficult, but staff with archdiocesan Catholic Social Services are keeping victims "safe and connected."
La Salle’s student-led projects help in virus research, 3D printing
Bright, tech-minded students at the Catholic high school in Wnydmoor are offering unused computing power to research coronavirus treatments, while 3D printers are making respirators for donation.
Radio ‘corona diaries’ document stories of pandemic
A project of Neumann University's radio station invites anyone, locally or across the world, to tell their stories of life during COVID-19 and learn from other people's sorrows and joys.
Former Catholic League star D’Andre Swift drafted into NFL
The Philadelphia running back who tallied eye-popping stats at St. Joseph's Prep and later at the University of Georgia was selected by the Detroit Lions as the overall 35th pick in the pro football draft.
New video series looks at ancient plagues, today’s coronavirus
Amid the modern-day plague of COVID-19, Philadelphia priest Father Matt Guckin is reflecting on the 10 biblical plagues of ancient Egypt through a 10-day series of 10-minute video conferences.
Pope Francis approves foundation promoting Pope John Paul I
The John Paul I Vatican Foundation will preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of "the smiling pope," who died after only 33 days as pontiff in 1978.
Congratulations to Philadelphia priest jubilarians of 2020
Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination this year. See our list of 24 priests.
Deacon takes addiction recovery retreat online during pandemic
Deacon Dan Giblin, a recovery specialist, of St. Ann Parish in Phoenixville hosted a three-day virtual retreat to help attendees hold fast to their sobriety. In-person meetings have been curtailed as alcohol sales surge.