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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.
Catholic leaders press Trump to support aid to schools during pandemic
On a call with the president April 26, Catholic leaders pressed for federal aid to prop up Catholic schools not only to retain employees but also to face the loss of tuition from families suffering layoffs.
As lockdowns end, pope prays for obedience, prudence in behavior
As governments begin lifting coronavirus restrictions, Pope Francis recalled stories in the Bible and today with people "making false accusations, whipping up the mob ... (and) stirring up hatred."
Mexican bishops announce ‘families without hunger’ plan during pandemic
The bishops called for the federal government to reconsider its COVID-19 response to build a refinery, railways and an airport and instead to put the funds toward families facing hardships.
Peru urged to guard needs of indigenous during pandemic
While the government provided vouchers of $200 to 1 million people in the first month of the quarantine, millions were left without aid in a country where many work in low-paying, day-wage labor.
Vietnamese pray to Our Lady of La Vang via livestream Mass
More than 100,000 Vietnamese Catholics took part in a special online Mass and prayed to the Blessed Mother for their nation and the world to soon overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
The young shop for elders to keep them safe from virus
A Penn State freshman and his friends from the Philadelphia area launched Shop4Seniors to buy and deliver items with no extra charge for seniors at risk of contracting coronavirus.
Archdiocese plans for renewal of parish life after pandemic
A post-pandemic task force has launched the Arise initiative to bring people together into active, in-person participation in Masses and parish activities after months of social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.