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Montco moms got a head start on their special day
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services treated several area mothers to an early Mother's Day celebration that offered practical self-care strategies, including tips for avoiding burnout, and a chance just to be with other moms.
Pro-life rally draws 1,000 to protest confrontational videos
A prayerful gathering on a center city Philadelphia street in front of a Planned Parenthood clinic on Friday, May 10 drew women speaking out against abortion, in response to a lawmaker's viral videos.
17-year-old with Down syndrome becomes pro-life advocate in Canada
Sarah Joy Walker is alive today because her mother flatly turned down an abortion. Seventeen years later, the Edmonton teenager saw her pro-life advocacy dream become reality.
Four bishops sign on to letter voicing concerns with Equality Act
In the letter, the signers said they have "grave concern over the devastating consequences to religious freedom" should the bill pass in its current form.
Pope discusses deaconesses, need for nuns to be servants not ‘maids’
The pope's comments came during his meeting with those taking part in the May 6-10 plenary of the International Union of Superiors General, which represents more than 450,000 sisters in more than 100 countries.
Not a doubt: As usual, Nazareth claws back for a big win
Getting used to coming from behind, the Pandas saved their biggest drama for the Catholic Academies League championship, breaking a 4-4 tie in the sixth inning to beat rival Villa Maria, 13-6.
Catholic bishops urge ‘solidarity vote’ in support of European Union
Catholic bishops from France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg have said the European Union risks being undermined by growing national opposition and urged citizens to rally behind it in upcoming continent-wide elections.
Hope and mercy needed to combat indifference, pope tells foundation
In a world marked by violence, conflict as well as material and spiritual poverty, men and women need the Gospel message of hope, Pope Francis told members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation.
Pope: Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can become worldly businesses
A diocese that cares more about being an organized workplace rather than announcing the good news can fall prey to clericalism and distance itself from Christ, Pope Francis said.
Thousands gather in Times Square rally for human life
Some 10,000 participants registered for the "Alive from New York" event, organized by an evangelical group, featured song, prayer, inspirational stories and a live ultrasound screening of a baby in utero.