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Catholic leaders from Tennessee to Texas among Lumen Christi finalists
The award, which is Latin for "Light of Christ," is now in its 42nd year and is the highest honor bestowed by the Chicago-based papal society.
Archbishop, 2 lay leaders to receive Malvern Retreat House award
The St. Joseph the Worker Medal will be conferred on Archbishop Charles Chaput, Barbara Henkels and Sean Flanagan on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the retreat center.
Archbishop Hebda to oversee inquiry into bishop’s handling of abuse claim
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis will oversee an investigation of Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston for allegedly thwarting a police or canonical investigation of clerical sexual misconduct.
Nitty-gritty ministry: Pope in Africa applies Gospel to real life
While Pope Francis' comments on U.S. criticism of his papacy drew the biggest headlines during his visit to Africa, the Masses he celebrated in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius drew the biggest crowds.
Cardinal’s 2011 comments on 9/11 attacks still resonate today
UPDATED - In New York City, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Catholic and other religious leaders joined with the faithful and community members in those locations and around the country for moments of silence and special prayers Sept. 11.
On 9/11, pope greets Vatican, Muslim leaders promoting world peace
On a day remembered for the terrorist attacks against the United States, Pope Francis met with members of a committee of Muslim leaders and Vatican officials promoting a new era of dialogue and world peace.
Spanish cardinal-designate at forefront of interreligious dialogue
Although he has led the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue since May, Cardinal-designate Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot dedicated his religious life to building a bridge between Catholics and Muslims.
Seminary panelists ponder future of thinning Catholic parishes
What will parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese look like in the future? Archbishop Charles Chaput and three professors at St. Charles Seminary shared their vision of Catholic communities and how future priests will serve them.
Irish dance class for adults at Glenside Knights of Columbus
The Timoney School of Irish Dance will offer weekly lessons for those just stepping onto the floor, starting Sept. 17.
Africa trip planted new seeds of hope, pope says at audience
Having gone to Africa as a pilgrim of peace and hope, Pope Francis said he hoped the seeds planted there by his visit would bear abundant fruit for everyone.