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L.A. archdiocese to seek charges against two nuns for embezzlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has changed its mind about not seeking charges against two women religious who were found to have "misappropriated" a "substantial amount" of money, perhaps up to half a million dollars, from one of its Catholic schools.
Religious freedom laws meant to be ‘shield, not sword,’ says speaker
Religious freedom is widely misunderstood, prone to being used only for political purposes and is identified by the public mostly with the Republican politicians. And its enshrinement in law requires constant vigilance on all sides.
Catechism revision adds impetus in death penalty abolition fight
The revision to section 2267 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls capital punishment "an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person," and commits the church to work "with determination" for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty.
U.S. monastery transmits Christmas Holy Land experience to Washington
In a season full of wonky Washington cocktail parties, the Franciscans aim instead for a more modest and spiritually meaningful way to mark the birth of Jesus.
Reader’s Digest calls Ukrainian Catholic church a ‘real-life’ miracle
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, built in 1911, sits on a hilltop above the famous but mostly abandoned town of Centralia, where underneath a fire has been burning in a network of mines since 1962.
From sloppy to sweet, the Prep takes state football title
St. Joseph's Prep put early, uncharacteristic miscues behind them and blew open the fourth quarter for a 40-20 PIAA Class 6A football championship over Harrisburg. It was the Hawks' fourth title in six years.
Listen to Archbishop Chaput’s Christmas greeting
Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks to all CatholicPhilly.com readers in his new audio message. He hopes that as we welcome Jesus Christ into our hearts and homes this Christmas, we may imitate the Lord's example of love and service to others.
Significant wins seen in the battle against pornography
Media giants, hotel chains and retailers are removing or restricting risque content in response to a new view of pornography as a public health crisis.
Pa. bishop thanks people for prayers, ‘kind words’ during illness
Bishop Edward C. Malesic, 58, of Greensburg has posted a video thank-you for people of his western Pennsylvania diocese after his procedure following a heart attack on Thanksgiving weekend.
Maryknoll missioners sent out to ‘create more just, compassionate world’
Twelve Maryknoll lay missioners -- including individuals, couples, a family and one Maryknoll sister -- ages 23 to 69, will begin their three-and-a-half years' service to five countries in Latin American and Africa.