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Colombian court says it cannot rule on abortion proposal
Amid a push to expand access to abortion in the South American country, a judge proposed a limit on abortions after 16 weeks' gestation. But a full court declined to vote on the measure.
Sister Anna Mae Harkin, S.S.J., dies at 85
The Philadelphia native and West Catholic High School graduate entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1952 and ministered in the Philadelphia Archdiocese as well as Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Vatican sends sex abuse experts to Mexico to help victims
After receiving a request from Mexico's bishops for help in handling cases of the abuse of minors, the Vatican is sending its top abuse investigators to Mexico this month.
Pope asks Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action in May
Saying he wanted to renew his "urgent call to respond to the ecological crisis," Pope Francis asked Catholics around the globe to participate in "Laudato Si' Week" May 16-24.
Some Catholic colleges halt programs abroad, fearing virus
Several U.S. Catholic colleges and universities, including Villanova, have canceled their international programs in Italy this semester while others are ready to cut programs short if necessary.
South Philly faithful raise voices against drug injection site
Catholic parishioners were among 2,000 participants at a March 1 rally to protest Philadelphia's plans to open a supervised drug consumption room. They called for better treatment and health insurance.
Parishes offering full slate of Lenten programs
Catholics seeking a “full conversion of heart" this Lent will find numerous spiritual and educational events scheduled in the six weeks of the season at archdiocesan parishes. See our selections near you.
Two liturgies to honor St. Katharine Drexel on feast day
On her feast Tuesday, March 3, a sung Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 12:05 p.m. and an Evening of Song and Prayer at 7 will be celebrated in the home of the shrine to the saint.
Hundreds of thousands flee attackers in Burkina Faso
A surge of attacks, with Christian communities targeted in Islamist killings, has forced families to flee and leave everything behind. The violence is threatening to spread to other countries in Western Africa.
Coronavirus cases from R.I. Catholic school trip closes building
A member of St. Raphael Academy tested positive for the virus after returning from a school trip to Italy. For a week students will study at home, and all sports and other activities are cancelled.