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Pope entrusts world threatened by coronavirus pandemic to Mary
In a video message broadcast March 11, a day of prayer and fasting in Italy, the pope prayed to the Blessed Mother to "not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial" but to "deliver us from every danger."
12-year success of Man Up Philly shows there’s hope for faith
At the men's conference March 7 at Neumann University, a crowd of 1,500 Catholic men of all ages and backgrounds impressed Archbishop Nelson Perez as a witness to faith in the world.
Youngest-ever head of Catholic Charities sees hope Appeal gives
The Catholic Charities Appeal has appointed William J. (Bill) Phelan IV as president of its Board of Directors. The 37-year-old Philadelphia native and lawyer seeks to engage young donors, and everyone, with the CCA.
Families receive ‘financial formation’ for home ownership
A recent workshop sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem and BB&T helped participants to "bank on success."
Father John Farry, who led St. Leo Parish, dies at 79
The pastor emeritus of the former parish in Philadelphia's Tacony section, Father Farry is remembered for his ability to make people laugh, for his generosity and for his love of the priesthood.
Mexican women strike for end of violence, indignities
Tens of thousands of women protested and millions more participated in a national strike March 8-9 to oppose the murder of women and girls, workplace harassment, insecurity, public groping -- and Mexico's machismo culture.
Sodalitium movement should be ‘dissolved,’ cardinal says
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and any other religious movement mired in sexual abuse should be disbanded, said a Peruvian cardinal. Its founder and other officials are accused of abuse and financial irregularities.
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists
St. Peter's Basilica has turned silent as the Vatican closed sites to tourists from March 10 through at least April 3 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus among large groups of people.
Pope urges priests to tend to sick during epidemic
Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and aid health care professionals during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe.
Catholic doctors offer online coronavirus care
A Catholic virtual health website with more than 40 medical professionals, MyCatholicDoctor, offers initial screenings and health tips in response to the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.