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Former Army soldiers reunited after 50 years share faith, memories
The Virgin Mary can connect believers across space and time, as two former soldiers from Pittsburgh and San Antonio learned after reconnecting the bond they forged in Vietnam in 1966 through a medal of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Catholics, Orthodox must unite against ‘culture of hate,’ pope says
Meeting with the Romanian Orthodox patriarch May 31 in Romania, the pope said Catholic and Orthodox churches must "go out and engage" with their flocks who fall prey to the uprooting of "traditional values," leading to "attitudes of rejection and hate."
Pope urges Romanian leaders to care for country’s poor, disadvantaged
As he began a visit to Romania May 31, Pope Francis told leaders that a country's success is measured by how it treats and cares for its most vulnerable citizens.
Louisiana governor signs pro-life ‘heartbeat bill’
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Catholic, signed into law a measure that makes nearly all abortions illegal in the state once the fetal heartbeat is detected. Louisiana is one of six states that recently enacted similar laws.
Laity can lead the way in renewing the church, speaker says
Prayer, redemptive suffering and a deeper understanding of the laity's role can radically heal the wounds of the clerical abuse scandal, says Meghan Cokeley, director of the Archdiocese's Office for the New Evangelization.
17 archdiocesan high schools ready for graduation
In coming days the Catholic high schools will celebrate baccalaureate Masses and commencement exercises for the class of 2019 -- see our full list. Congratulations all graduates!
Ukrainian Catholics set for enthronement of new leader in Phila.
When Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak becomes the head of the Philadelphia Archeparchy in a Divine Liturgy June 4, he will also become the spiritual leader of Ukrainian Catholics in the entire U.S.
Friar calls it ‘humbling’ and ‘an honor’ to lead Franciscan University
Franciscan Father David Pivonka, the newly elected president of Franciscan University in Steubenville, has assumed his leadership duties immediately, and his formal inauguration will take place later this year.
Cardinal Pell’s appeal of guilty verdict in abuse cases set for hearing
The cardinal, who turns 78 June 8 and is a former key adviser to Pope Francis, would be stripped of his priesthood and expelled from the College of Cardinals should his conviction and the remaining six years of his prison term be upheld.
2019 All-Catholic softball teams, standouts announced
CatholicPhilly.com presents the official first-, second- and third-team selections of the Philadelphia Catholic League, plus pitchers and position players of the year and most valuable player.