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Education, dialogue essential for peace, say pope and king
Greeted by King Mohammed VI, a steady rain, ululating women and cheering crowds, Pope Francis arrived in Rabat March 30 for a 28-hour visit to Morocco.
Chaput: Look toward church’s future with optimism, not sense of defeat
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said that although people have good reason to feel anger toward the Catholic Church and fear for its future, those emotions can be viewed as signs of hope, depending on how the church responds to them.
Lourdes in a Day with Order of Malta Philadelphia Chapter
The Philadelphia Order of Malta Chapter will host a pilgrimage for those in need of healing at Our Lady of Lourdes parish. The day will include, rosary, adoration, lunch, and confession.
Abortion, environment among concerns of Catholics visiting Florida Capitol
Florida Catholics had nothing but positive, faith-driven change for their home state on their minds as they met with legislators in Tallahassee for "Catholic Days at the Capitol."
Charlotte diocesan chancellor exits after alleged misconduct found credible
The alleged events occurred in the mid-1980s when Msgr. Mauricio West was the vice president for student affairs at Benedictine-run Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina.
Minnesota sister, 92, honored for lifetime of fighting for human rights
Sister Zachmann has been selected by the National Women's History Alliance as a 2019 Women's History Honoree for her lifetime work of fighting for human rights. She was being honored March 30, 2019, at an awards luncheon in Washington.
USCCB pro-life chairman praises moves to strengthen Mexico City Policy
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann said the Trump administration's move to strengthen enforcement of the policy prohibiting U.S. foreign aid to organizations that perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning.
In Jesus’ heart, the sinner is more important than the sin, pope says
Jesus does not view sinners as transgressors who must be punished according to the law, but as people in need of hope and freedom from sin, Pope Francis said.
Catholic leaders object to proposed changes in federal nutrition program
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and two leading Catholic charitable organizations are calling on a federal agency to withdraw or modify a plan to require some adults receiving food assistance to work or enroll in training programs or lose their government benefit.
Goal scorers: La Salle checks off Flyers Cup, state hockey title
The Explorers topped ice hockey rival St. Joseph's Prep to win the prestigious scholastic tourney then went to Pittsburgh to win the state championship, capping their preseason to-do list.