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Archdiocese offers hope and help for addiction recovery
Two leaders of archdiocesan ministries have launched new websites that provide practical and spiritual guidance for those struggling with substance abuse. Healing is possible by the grace of God, and through several local initiatives.
Vatican cardinal talks about guidelines for priests who father children
When the Vatican Congregation for Clergy developed guidelines a decade ago for handling cases of priests who father children, the first objective was to make it easier for those men to leave the priesthood to care for their children and be real dads, said Cardinal Beniamino Stella.
‘Evil’s days are numbered,’ pope says at audience
The holiness of God is a power that is constantly expanding and will defeat all evil once and for all, Pope Francis said.
Death penalty a ‘grave’ violation of human right to life, pope says
The death penalty is a cruel violation of the basic right to life and robs people of the chance to repent and make amends for the crimes they have committed, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal: Amazon synod to focus on climate change, not married priests
The issue of married priests is something for the universal Catholic Church to discuss and is not the focus of the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, said Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto Jimeno of Huancayo.
Young Adults: Praise & Worship Holy Hour
Come and praise Our Lord at Eucharistic Adoration in Philadelphia's Miraculous Medal Shrine, followed by refreshments and a fellowship gathering in the Lower Shrine.
Cardinal Pell jailed in Australia ahead of March 13 sentencing
Australian Cardinal George Pell has been taken into custody for the first time since historic child sex abuse charges against him were set for hearing in May 2018.
Vatican announces canonical investigation of Cardinal Pell
The day Australian Cardinal George Pell was jailed in Melbourne after being found guilty of child sexual abuse, the Vatican announced his case would be investigated by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Smith, others in House condemn Senate block of born-alive bill, vow action
The vote, which took place late Feb. 25, would have brought the Senate closer to a floor vote on the bill if it had garnered 60 "yeas."
Bishop issues list on abuse ‘with heavy heart,’ says transparency is key
Bishop R. Walker Nickless of Sioux City admitted it was "with a heavy and sad heart" he was reporting that some priests and bishops have abused the grace and beauty of the priesthood, "sexually abusing innocent children among us."