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Women in Amazon take more prominent role in environmental protection
Women have increasingly participated as leaders at the national and international level in the Amazon's environmental activist circles in part because women experience firsthand environmental degradation and its impact on the family.
Speakers on child sex abuse look at ‘path forward’
A "Dialogue on Clerical Sexual Abuse" March 24 at Georgetown University offered recommendations for clerical conduct by a victim, while experts discussed best practices for parishes.
Pope to beatify martyrs, visit Marian shrine on trip to Romania
Visiting Romania May 31-June 2, Pope Francis will stop at six destinations, including a popular Marian shrine in the Transylvanian region.
Bishops say EPA plan to roll back pollution rule would harm the unborn
"The proposed change to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule is troubling since it is well-documented that pregnant mothers and their unborn children are the most sensitive to mercury pollution and its adverse health effects."
‘Why Don’t We Forgive?’ looks at getting beyond grudges
Augustinian Father Jim Paradis will lead an April 4 discussion on the obstacles to forgiveness at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in South Philadelphia.
Generation Life hosts screening of ‘Unplanned’
Generation Life will gather for the March 28 premiere of the film, which recounts Abby Johnson's journey from Planned Parenthood clinic director to pro-life advocate.
Catholic school students pray for mosque shooting victims, peace
A week after the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, and almost 9,000 miles away from this tragedy, Catholic school students in Maryland gathered to pray for the victims and to recommit themselves to ending hate.
St. Thomas Aquinas offers free medical screenings, day clinic
The April 7 "Health Promoter Program" will feature eye, dental care and prenatal care, as well as legal, financial and immigration consultations. Participants include Saint Joseph's University, the Mercy Health System, Penn Dental Medicine and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Mary inspires, assists those seeking their vocation, pope says
"Young people who are seeking or questioning their future can find Mary to be the one who helps them discern God's plan for them and find the strength to follow it," Pope Francis said.
Mass for persons with disabilities
The annual archdiocesan liturgy, which will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput on March 30 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, honors the gifts of those with disabilities, those in the deaf community, as well as family, friends and caregivers.