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Cathedral Basilica to host annual 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotion

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host its annual 40 hour Eucharistic Devotion beginning the First Sunday of Advent, Sunday, Nov. 27.

Cathedral Basilica to host Eucharistic Procession on Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host a Eucharistic Procession on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Sunday, Nov. 20

After abortion vote, Michigan prelate says church must help women even more

In a letter to the faithful, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit said he grieved with those who have spent months praying, fasting and advocating against Proposal 3 for the "millions of lives" that are now at stake because of the ballot proposal's passage Nov. 8.

New Ascension yearlong podcast starts Jan. 1, will present entire catechism

Over the course of 365 daily podcast episodes, Father Mike Schmitz will read the entire catechism.

Present diversity of voices while preserving unity, pope tells communicators

Communication must bring people closer, give voice to the voiceless, put the spotlight on what gets ignored and show that it is possible to have a diversity of views rooted in the truth, Pope Francis said.

Live the Gospel by treating others as a brother or sister, pope says

Treating everyone as a brother or sister is the clearest, most simple way to live the Gospel each day, Pope Francis said.

Love the Lord by loving the poor, pope says at Mass

Loved by God, "let us love his most discarded children. The Lord is there," the pope said Nov. 13, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor.

Schools, ministries honor veterans on holiday

Veterans, active military members, and their families are being honored this Veterans Day throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Fordham report finds poverty growing globally, reversing recent gains

Declining access to food, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of poverty worldwide, said a new report issued by a Fordham University program.

Archbishop Pérez thanks Phillies for a great season

Archbishop Pérez shared a special message on social media thanking the team for a great season saying, "Anything is possible when you have hope, heart, and believe in each other."