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Deportees from U.S. killed after return to El Salvador, observers say
Some 138 Salvadorans have been murdered and 70 others assaulted after being sent back to their violent Central American country from the United States, said Human Rights Watch.
Pope criticizes tax havens, crushing debt burdens
Pope Francis told leaders of major financial institutions and economic experts to "work together to end these injustices" in the current economic system.
Trump highlights pro-life, school choice issues in State of the Union
The president called on Congress to ban late term-abortion immediately, asked for $50 million to fund neonatal research and proposed a federal school choice program akin to Pa.'s tuition tax credit programs.
Homeless advocate Sister Mary Scullion attends State of the Union
The head of Project HOME, which helps homeless people in Philadelphia, attended President Trump's Feb. 4 address. She hoped to draw attention to homelessness and inspire federal aid to alleviate it.
Sister Jean Frances Levenstein dies at age 89
The Sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia was in her 70th year of religious life. She had served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Archdiocese of Newark.
Local scholars say Jews, Catholics have chance for ‘profound friendship’
At a Jan. 27 talk, Rabbi Abraham Skorka -- a longtime collaborator and friend of Pope Francis -- said that increased dialogue between the two faiths marks "an astonishing development of our times," after centuries of persecution and misunderstanding.
Young adults invited for fun, shared prayer in Philly
Anthem Live is coming to Philadelphia Feb 6. at St. John the Evangelist Church for a eucharistic holy hour followed by fellowship at a nearby bar. It's an evening designed to foster community and prayer.
Sister Marian Russo, business educator, dies at 76
The Philadelphia native was an Adorer of the Blood of Christ and earned bachelors and graduate degrees as she taught in schools mostly in Pennsylvania.
They left professions to teach, form young minds, at McDevitt HS
The archdiocesan high school boasts a former financial professional who is teaching business and a former doctor who is teaching Spanish. They enjoy their subjects but especially love forming their students.
Father Martin urges Catholic college leaders to respect LGBT students
Jesuit Father James Martin told 400 Catholic university presidents and officials Feb. 2 that Catholics and specifically Catholic colleges should welcome members of the LGBT community and treat them with sensitivity.