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Panel explores theology and God’s promise of land in Israel
Twenty scholars met at the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations of St. Joseph’s University, inviting participants at a session to understand the complex relationship between the Jewish people and the land.
Author speaks on Phila. as birthplace of St. Therese devotion
On Feb. 17, Maureen O'Riordan will explore how the young nuns who founded Philadelphia's Carmelite monastery in 1902 set the U.S. on fire with love for the saint from France.
Canon law examined in wake of push for excommunication over abortion
So what does the Code of Canon Law say about excommunication for public servants who do not accept elements of the Catholic Church's teaching?
Vincentians laid seeds of strong faith in Panama
When Pope Francis saw the devout Catholic faith of Panamanians at the recent World Youth Day, he witnessed the fruit of labors by Vincentian priests, including one from Philadelphia.
Affirming celibacy, pope explains narrow possibility for married priests
Many people were surprised when the pope told reporters during the flight that he did not think optional celibacy for priests in the Latin-rite church was a good idea.
Pope meets with family of kidnapped Italian Jesuit
Pope Francis met with family members of Italian Jesuit Father Paolo Dall'Oglio, whose fate is still unknown after he was kidnapped in Syria in 2013.
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today's "sad" situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
Survivors, lay leaders help archdiocese hear victims, assist in healing
Frank Meuers is one of more than a dozen clergy sexual abuse survivors who talks regularly with Tim O'Malley of the Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
N.Y. lawmakers OK measure to allow abuse survivors more time to sue
The New York State Legislature passed the Child Victims Act into law Jan. 28. It raises the statutes of limitations and creates a one-year "look-back window" to allow adults abused as children to file claims no matter how long ago they said the abuse occurred.
John Gordon, Philadelphia Irish tenor, dies at 88
Gordon notably sang on St. Patrick’s Day for more than 30 years at the Irish Pub at 12th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia, and raised funds for St. Ignatius Nursing Home.