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Chinese bishop says he’ll work to adapt religion to Chinese influences
The president of China's state-sanctioned bishops' conference has pledged to work with the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association to develop the Sinicization of religion in the communist nation.
Archbishop reflects on effects of racism, calls for ‘repentance, action’
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori has issued his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society.
St. Anselm Parish readies 7th annual ‘19154’ 5K run
The Northeast Philadelphia parish hosts a 5K race, a one-mile walk, and a kids' fun run on "Superbowl Saturday" each year -- this year, Feb. 2 -- on a chip-timed, certified course through the neighborhoods.
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.