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Migration situation requires a humane, Christian response, official says
With over 70 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, wealthier nations must commit to long-term assistance for migrants and refugees, said Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Gallagher, adding that "we are the ones who are diminished" by neglecting their needs.
Cardinal calls for withdrawal of Hong Kong’s divisive extradition bill
Cardinal John Tong Hon, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong, and the chairman of the Hong Kong Christian Council called on chief executive Carrie Lam to withdraw a controversial extradition bill.
Burundi’s bishops caution that political intolerance poses threats
Political tensions over many years have forced more than 374,000 Burundians to take refuge in neighboring countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, the bishops said.
Archbishop joins pope in calling for talks to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio called on President Donald Trump's administration to seek a diplomatic solution to defuse rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran in a June 18 letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, pope says at audience
Continuing his series of talks on the Acts of the Apostles, the pope reflected on the gift of the Holy Spirit which the apostles received on Pentecost and was manifested in gusts of wind and tongues of fire descending upon them.
Summer meals program keeps kids fed and fit
School may be out, but archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services will make sure that Philadelphia kids eat right by working with the city and partner agencies to serve an estimated 1.5 million meals from June through August.
13 grads leave De La Salle Vocational toward brighter future
The archdiocesan Catholic Social Services facility, which offers educational, vocational and behavioral support to adjudicated young men ages 16 to 18, held its graduation June 14 amid cheers and tears of joy from proud parents.
Devon Prep gets hot at right time, captures state baseball title
A six-game winning streak capped a 12-13 season, then the Tide rolled through the District 12 playoffs and the PIAA class 2A playoffs on the strength of small-ball execution and shut-down pitching.
Vaccines preserve ‘moral health’ of communities, say church experts
As measles, chicken pox and other diseases rebound, moral theologians and bioethicists have joined medical professionals in countering claims that inoculations cause autism or even death. Catholics should keep up with vaccinations "despite a distant association with abortion" in order to protect public health.
Scottish bishops authorize independent audit of each diocese
The Catholic bishops of Scotland have authorized an independent audit of every diocese in the country to ensure child protection procedures are as robust as possible.