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Loving like Jesus loves leads to dialogue, fraternity, pope says
Pope Francis asked the thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the noon prayer to ask themselves if they are able to love their enemies and forgive those who have wronged them.
Throwing away food is like throwing away people, pope says
"Waste reveals an indifference toward those who go without," Pope Francis told leaders of European food banks, calling for "a more humane" economy. Progress advances when "we walk with those who are left behind."
Pakistani archbishop sees hope in justice after Asia Bibi release
Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore visited Philadelphia and sat down with CatholicPhilly.com to discuss Christian persecution in Pakistan and the need for interreligious dialogue there and in the U.S.
Pope encourages Catholics to join ecumenical prayer campaign
Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, used his phone to record the video message by Pope Francis when the two met at the Vatican April 11.
Corpus Christi procession at St. Malachy Church
Join the Sisters of Life and the Franciscan Capuchin Friars June 23 after the 10 a.m. Mass for a Corpus Christi procession from St. Malachy's to Holy Redeemer Church in Chinatown.
Fight fake news with humble search for truth, pope tells journalists
The task of journalism is to seek the truth, which requires humility and freedom of the press, Pope Francis told foreign correspondents working in Italy.
Annual Garden Party and Remembrance Mass
You are invited to attend the annual remembrance Mass for all the deceased members of the American Catholic Historical Society (ACHS) and the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute (CPLI).
Camp Guadalupe 2019
Living Bridges will be having their 27th annual Camp Guadalupe at St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield, June 24-28 and at Malvern Retreat House July 15-19.
Beer tasting for couples at St. Raymond Parish
Married couples are invited to join us for an evening of beer tasting and games on Friday, June 22 from 7-10 p.m.
Juventutem PHL – Dinner & Compline
Join the monthly potluck dinner at St. Mary Parish in Conshohocken. Dinner will be in the church hall at 6 p.m., followed by a talk by the pastor, Father Carl Gismondi, and sung Compline in the church at 8:30.