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Equality for women must include the unborn, says marcher
One pro-life woman attending the March for Life Jan. 24 in Washington agrees with the march's feminist theme: "We can be a mother, get a college degree and have a career," she said.
Philly’s ‘in great hands’ with Archbishop Perez, say parishioners
Days after their former pastor was announced as their new archbishop, members of St. William Parish gathered after Mass to share memories of a man they called "friend."
March for Life can open wounds for some women
Pro-life events can be painful for those facing post-abortive grief or infertility, say outreach workers. Awareness, support groups and a relationship with Christ make healing possible.
Sister Gertrude Provost dies at 91; had served in Pakistan
The Wisconsin native and Medical Mission Sister earned degrees in nursing and theology and served for many years throughout the world.
Trump praises March for Life attendees’ commitment to life
President Donald Trump became the first president in the 47-year history of the march to speak in person at the event Jan. 24 in Washington. "Together we are the voice for the voiceless," he said.
Youthful crowd seen as sign march is a hit with the young
Catalina Galinanes, this year's student speaker at the March for Life rally Jan. 24 in Washington, led 40 of her Virginia schoolmates at the front of the march. She echoed the "Pro-Life Is Pro-Woman" theme of the march, said its lead organizer.
Catholic student-athletes not shy in advising Archbishop Perez
CatholicPhilly.com's John Knebels caught the thoughts of 15 Catholic high school athletes in the Philadelphia region, who welcomed Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez with clear advice: use social media.
Archbishop Perez returns to ‘place of peace’ in Phila. visit
On his first public stop since being named the next archbishop of Philadelphia, Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez visited the Shrine of St. John Neumann with Archbishop Chaput and met students from St. Peter the Apostle School.
Abuse happens within women’s orders too, cardinal says
Sexual abuse and the abuse of authority are occurring among religious sisters, said a top Vatican cardinal. "This phenomenon," he said, "has remained more hidden, but it's coming out; it must come out."
Pope, VP Pence meet at the Vatican
Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour Jan. 24. Pence, who was raised Catholic but became an evangelical Christian, introduced his family and exchanged gifts with the pope.