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Retired pope, Vatican cardinal write book defending priestly celibacy
Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah released "From the Depths of Our Hearts" after an exchange of "ideas and concerns" related to the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, where several called for the ordination of married elders.
Former cardinal moves from Kansas friary to new location
Laicized after substantiated sexual abuse claims, Theodore McCarrick left the Kansas friary where he had been living on Jan. 3 for an undisclosed address.
Local Catholic school awarded for savvy marketing
As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, St. Charles Borromeo School in Bensalem was recognized for its fresh approach to spreading the word about its educational vision.
French bishops’ OKs removing gender IDs on baptism certificates
The head of a bishops' council said the changes were made to bring baptismal practices into line with new gender-equality laws. The reformulation refers to "parents or other holders of parental authority."
Catholic League basketball standings
See where the girls' and boys' teams sit in the standings in the early going of Philadelphia Catholic play.
Girls’ hoops see new league alignment; boys’ play taut as ever
The Philadelphia Catholic League will utilize Red and Blue divisions in girls' basketball for better competition. Meanwhile, the junior boys of Wood and O'Hara played a down-to-the-wire, early-season thriller.
Immigrants to US face stiffer headwinds in 2020
As the Catholic community marks National Migration Week, a Philadelphia immigration attorney says “it’s getting insanely difficult” to become a U.S. citizen. Laws are stricter and fees higher.
Flu factor: Churches act to stop virus from spreading
Don't shake hands or take Communion on the tongue, are among the directives by three U.S. Catholic dioceses including Allentown, in force until the threat of flu passes.
Indian Court ruling on madrassas to affect Catholic schools
India's Supreme Court has allowed the government to screen teacher candidates in publicly funded Muslim religious schools. Church leaders say it violates their right to manage some 54,000 Catholic schools.
Big pro-life turnout in Chicago prompts new venue
March for Life Chicago is attracting more people each year -- including young women -- and participants in this year's Jan. 11 event will enjoy a convention featuring pro-life ministries and other exhibitors.