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Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia.

Archbishop Chaput highlights voices of young adults ahead of synod

May 24, 2018

In an effort to highlight the voices of young people ahead of the Synod on Youth this fall, Archbishop Charles... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

Citing growing interest in Traditional Latin Mass, Archbishop Chaput creates quasi-parish

Apr 11, 2018

A new quasi-parish for Catholics interested in the Traditional Latin Mass will open in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at a... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput.

Break ‘concordats with sin’ this Lent, Chaput says

Feb 13, 2018

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has encouraged Catholics to learn from history this Lent: to refuse to negotiate with evil,... Read more

Archbishop Chaput to priests: defend marriage bond wherever you can

Nov 8, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Priests must uphold the lifelong covenant of marriage as “a message of liberation, even when it’s difficult,” Archbishop Charles J.... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia at the Vatican in 2014.

Archbishop Chaput: Fr. Martin deserves respectful criticism, not trash-talking

Sep 21, 2017

Some of the verbal attacks on Father James Martin, S.J. have been “inexcusably ugly,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has said... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says

Jul 27, 2017

In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in lives of joy and... Read more

  Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Philly archbishop praised for revamping city's Catholic schools

Apr 6, 2017

Catholic schools in Philadelphia have seen a revitalization in finances and quality of education thanks to the initiative of Archbishop... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

Chaput: Everyone who's a legal citizen should come pray for immigrants

Mar 18, 2017

As fears of deportation threaten to keep many immigrants home from a prayer service on Sunday, Archbishop Charles Chaput of... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput and his new book are coming to NYC, DC

Feb 24, 2017

Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput will present his latest book in New York City and Washington, D.C. in the near future,... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput on his new book about life in a post-Christian world

Feb 21, 2017

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia's new book, released on Tuesday, takes a hard look at how Catholics in the United... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput.

For Archbishop Chaput, 'Catholic Spring' group did untold damage

Oct 14, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput did not enjoy his first and only encounter with two leaders of Catholics United.    Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics not to vote 'on autopilot'

Aug 15, 2016

In his latest column for the Philly Catholic Archdiocesan paper, Archbishop Chaput shared some of his personal thoughts on the... Read more

Hands in prayer at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Jan. 17, 2015.

From Philadelphia, prayers for a better country as DNC meets

Jul 26, 2016

As Democratic Party leaders met to choose a presidential nominee and party platform, Philadelphia’s Catholic basilica hosted an interreligious prayer... Read more

A newly married couple receive Communion in St. Peter's Basilica, Sept. 14, 2014.

Bishop Paprocki: Don't be misled, Archbishop Chaput got it right on marriage

Jul 19, 2016

Some news reports got it wrong: Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput’s guidelines on Holy Communion and divorce-and-remarriage were “certainly correct” and... Read more

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015.

Archbishop Chaput: Pope Francis shows continuity on divorce, remarriage

Jul 7, 2016

Pope Francis’ teaching on divorce-and-remarriage and the sacraments represents Catholic tradition and shows the way forward for engaging those who... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput clarifies 'Amoris Laetitia' committee

Jun 1, 2016

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia described as “misleading” an article claiming that his leadership of a working group on the... Read more

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015.

A caution from Archbishop Chaput: dishonest mercy helps no one

Nov 17, 2015

True mercy and trust in the transformative power of God’s grace are key to helping divorced-and-remarried Catholics, Archbishop Charles Chaput... Read more

Archbishop Chaput of Philadelphia in Rome Sept. 15, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput named as one of new members on synod council

Nov 14, 2015

By Elise Harris

On Saturday the names of the 15 cardinals and bishops chosen to prepare for the next synod were announced by... Read more

Pope Francis with Archbishop Charles Chaput at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 24, 2015.

Archbishop Chaput: In Philly and in synod, support for Francis is obvious

Oct 19, 2015

In an Oct. 19 interview, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite an implied assertion in America Magazine over... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at St. Peter's Square for the General Audience, Sept. 30, 2015.

Pope Francis lauds Archbishop Chaput's 'great love for the family'

Sep 30, 2015

Pope Francis reviewed his recent trip to Cuba and the United States during his General Audience on Wednesday, calling the... Read more