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Ohio governor signs fetal heartbeat law, setting stage for legal challenges
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill that would make it illegal to carry out an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Catholic leaders condemn bulldozing of crosses at site of executions
The Belarusian Forestry Ministry said the crosses had been "illegally installed" on territory controlled by the State Forestry Fund, and the area needed "beautification works."
Many focused on what incoming Washington archbishop will say about race
Archbishop Gregory will be the archdiocese's first black archbishop. Whether it was deliberate or by accident, the announcement came on the 51st anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Foot-care ministry offers physical relief, friendship to the homeless
At the weekly foot-care ministry in the basement of St. Andre Bessette Church in downtown Portland, a team of nurses and volunteers tend to those who spend their days thinking about shelter and safety -- not what's best for their feet.
It’s in the cards for woman religious who threw perfect pitch
The perfect pitch Dominican Sister Mary Jo Sobieck threw prior to a Chicago White Sox game last summer not only went viral but is still out of the park. First, there was a bobblehead in her image and now, she has her own baseball card.
At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace
At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the political leaders of warring factions, Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy "fathers of the nation."
On ‘Ultimate’ day, 130 young adults join seminarians for Frisbee
Faith, friendship and flying discs abounded as St. Charles Borromeo Seminary held its sixth annual Cassock Classic Tournament April 6, hosting young adult groups from across the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Philippine Catholic groups criticize Canadian agency for ‘opaque’ review
In a letter addressed to the Canadian bishops and the leaders of their Caritas affiliate, prominent leaders of the Catholic Church in the Philippines criticized a moratorium on at least four Philippine associations suspected of "violating the social teachings of the church."
USCCB migration committee chair backs bills for ‘Dreamers,’ TPS holders
"We need a permanent legislative solution for those who have spent their lives contributing and living in the United States, the country they know as home,” said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas.
Gianna Center of Philadelphia Open House
Come visit the new offices of Gianna Center on April 26 in East Norriton, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided by Bishop John McIntyre and light refreshments to follow.