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Christian community a place of welcome, solidarity, pope says
To be part of a Christian community is to belong to a group of believers who shun selfishness and give witness to God's love by loving and caring for one another, Pope Francis said.
‘Robust’ religious freedom, education seen as key to countering attacks
In an address at the U.N. June 24, 2019, Archbishop Bernardito Auza called for fostering tolerance and inclusivity to counter terrorism and "other acts of violence based on religion or belief."
East African bishops condemn Eritrea seizure of church health centers
In mid-June, the Eritrean government confiscated all church-run clinics and health centers. Government security officers are said to have removed the staff from the health centers and closed them.
Cardinal Burke cuts ties with institute, citing its alignment with Bannon
UPDATED - U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke has resigned from the Dignitatis Humanae Institute, saying it has become "more and more identified with the political program" of Steve Bannon.
West Philly parish helps teens choose victory over violence
Amid a spike in shootings and homicides, parishioners at St. Ignatius Parish hosted a June 22 summit, co-sponsored by area churches and the Mayor's Office, to enhance kids' conflict resolution skills and self-esteem.
Catholic schools diverge over status of teachers in same-sex unions
UPDATED - Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School has a different canonical and nonprofit status than Cathedral High School, so the impact of the archdiocesan decree revoking a school's Catholic status would not have the same effect on both schools.
Session to support those facing sexual identity problems
"Gender Matters -- Fighting for the Integrity of Persons" will be held Sept. 7 at St. Katharine Parish in Wayne to discover the compassion and clarity of Jesus to integrate the powers of life and love.
Cuban Catholics pray for Cardinal Ortega battling terminal cancer
The archbishop of Havana said his predecessor, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino, is in stable condition, but his health has weakened and taken a downturn in recent days.
Former St. James H.S. principal marks 75 years as religious brother
Marist Brother James Leahy, 93, taught for 66 years including at the former archdiocesan high school in Chester. He entered the Society of Mary in 1944.
50 years on, moon landing still generates a wistful sense of wonderment
When Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong gingerly stepped onto the surface of the moon July 20, 1969, Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno had no idea that some day he would become the director of the Vatican Observatory.