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After killing of Iranian general, cardinal fears for Iraqi innocents
Iraq's top Catholic prelate urged world leaders to avoid an escalation in violence and to spare his country "the unimaginable consequences" following a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
Following the Jan. 3 U.S. drone attack that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Pope Francis urged both sides to exercise "self-control and avoid the shadow of enmity."
March for Life with the Philadelphia Knights of Columbus Chapter
The chapter will offer bus transportation to the annual pro-life gathering, which will take place on Jan. 24 in Washington, DC.
Second Sundays with the Culture Project
The Jan. 12 gathering, which will take place at both the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and nearby Mace's Crossing, will offer a night of prayer and fun to young adults.
Get ready to run in the ‘19154 5K’
Hosted by St. Anselm Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, the Feb. 1 race (which includes a one-mile walk) offers a day of family and community fun on "Super Bowl Saturday."
Philadelphia Eagle Eye retreat offers winter renewal
The Brothers and Sisters of the Community of St. John will host the gathering, which will take place Jan. 31- Feb. 2, at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia.
Devon Prep hosting weeklong basketball tourney
Devon Preparatory School’s second annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball tournament, featuring 27 games with numerous area schools, will tip off Saturday, Jan. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 11.
Assignment changes noted for clergy in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced nine changes Jan. 3 for priests and deacons serving in archdiocesan parishes.
Pope to health workers: Uphold ‘the truest human right, the right to life’
In his annual message for the World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis urged medical professionals to "reject any compromise" to patients' dignity in the face of terminal illness.
London cardinal condemns hate speech after anti-Semitic graffiti appears
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster denounced the Dec. 29 attacks on shops, cafes and a synagogue during the Jewish religious festival of Hanukkah.