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Parish’s beer-tasting event taps love for brews, new friends
At the first-ever “What Would Jesus Brew?” event at Resurrection Parish in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night, Feb. 7, the pastor and deacon taught how craft beers, prayer and fun can spread a warm welcome for all.
Concert raises funds, hope for nuns after earthquake
A Feb. 12 show in Philadelphia will help rebuilding efforts for the Dominican Sisters of Fatima, whose convent was badly damaged by two major earthquakes that rocked Puerto Rico in January.
Historic Baltimore church restored, sees new life as brewpub
Some hope for a revitalized neighborhood through craft brewing in a church once led by St. John Neumann. But others are dismayed that what was once was a place for sacraments is now a trendy nightclub.
Videos are new component to ‘Faithful Citizenship’ guide
Five videos are part of the U.S. bishops' effort to help Catholic engage in political life "guided by their faith as opposed to any affiliation with any political party that they have," said official Jill Rauh.
San Diego bishop calls for prudence when casting vote
Bishop Robert McElroy said both abortion and the environment were "core life issues in Catholic teaching," and Catholic voters should choose a political candidate who is "likely to best advance the common good."
Pope, Ukrainian president discuss peace, prisoners of war
After meeting with Pope Francis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the pontiff's efforts for peace. He said he asked the pope's help "to liberate the Ukrainians imprisoned in Donbass, Crimea and Russia."
Generous help of Knights counters culture of indifference, pope says
Pope Francis told a group of Knights of Columbus visiting the Vatican that they were "a sign of God's infinite love" because of their charitable efforts. He praised their help for Christians in the Middle East.
Pope names critic of war on drugs to head Manila Archdiocese
Following the departure of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle for a post at the Vatican, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo is the new apostolic administrator. He has criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on several occasions.
Mideast patriarchs tell pope they’re concerned about Christian survival
In a private meeting with Pope Francis, Catholic prelates sounded the alarm regarding the survival of Christians in the region as a result of persecution, extremism, economic stress and immigration.
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues
Pope Francis told U.S. bishops from the mountain states that people expecting the ordination of married men and women deacons in the Amazon will be disappointed in his upcoming letter, due Feb. 12.