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In D.C., Philadelphians choose life — and march for it
A contingent of some 3,000 mostly young faithful from the Philadelphia Archdiocese traveled to Washington Jan. 18 for the March for Life, witnessing against abortion and in support of women.
Penn Catholic Center Hosts Emily Wilson Hussem
Come hear our keynote speaker, Emily Wilson, on how God works through women no matter their history. Emily has spoken and played music at dozens of national and international youth and young adult events in two dozen states and numerous countries, including diocesan, parish, and school events, as well as Life Teen conferences, Steubenville conferences, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and the Australian and Swiss Catholic Youth Festivals.
Auxiliary bishops named for Archdiocese for the Military Services
UPDATED - Pope Francis has named Father Joseph L. Coffey and Father William J. Muhm as auxiliary bishops of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Church, community members praise God for Wisconsin teen’s safe return
Faith runs deep in Barron County. The story of Jayme Closs's abduction and escape is one of hope and courage, but it is also a story of faith, prayer and triumph over evil.
A ‘manifesto’ at World Youth Day calls attention to environment
A group of young Catholics has called for repentance and conversion before environmental degradation puts future generations in “grave danger.” "Time is running out and leaders are showing very low ambition" to make changes.
Bishops express unity with Israeli Christians, warn of Palestinian crisis
Bishops from North America, Europe and South Africa who joined this year's Holy Land Coordination reiterated their solidarity with all of Israel's Christians and called for their equal inclusion in Israeli society.
Pope says he’s pained by deaths in Colombia, the Mediterranean
Police said the suicide car-bomb attack left at least 20 people dead and more than 60 injured. The National Liberation Army (ELN) later claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in retaliation for the government violating a cease-fire agreement by attacking rebel camps.
Pope invites young people to join global prayer network online
The pope presented "the official platform of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network: Click To Pray," Jan. 20 after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square.
Different nations, but one faith unites Panama’s World Youth Day pilgrims
Though it was clear that some did not speak the same language, they still stopped to shake hands, to sing, to have photos taken together, and ultimately to spontaneously dance near the Panama Canal with people they had never met but with whom they shared some of their deepest set of beliefs.
After initial outrage, claims of racism, clearer details of exchange emerge
UPDATED - Many say the incident still needs to be investigated or discussed and others have pointed out that what happened can still provide a teaching moment not just about racism but also about news coverage and social media's rapid response.