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Full text of Pope Francis' religious liberty address to Hispanics
Pope Francis met with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of... Read more
Pope Francis to priests, religious: It's your job to inspire vocations
The Church today is called to foster among young people a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for the Gospel mission,... Read more
Are Pope Francis and the US bishops split? Don't believe the critics.
Ahead of the papal visit to the U.S., some critics have painted a narrative pitting Pope Francis against the “conservative”... Read more
Philadelphia seminary plants, blesses a tree for Pope's day for care of creation
Responding to Pope Francis' call for Catholics around the world to observe Sept. 1 as a Day of Prayer for... Read more
Grassroots discernment program announced as Philly priestly vocations soar
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is witnessing a lot of exciting things these days: there’s the World Meeting of Families next... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, Vatican synod, Philly family meeting providentially linked
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia sees a providential link between September’s World Meeting of Families and October’s Synod on the... Read more
'Gay agenda' at the World Meeting of Families? Not at all, Philly Archdiocese says
In response to claims that a “gay rights activist” is acting as “gatekeeper” to exhibitors at the upcoming World Meeting... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, religious liberty means more than you may think
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia warned Tuesday that the United States will face increasing pressure to abandon its traditionally broad... Read more
A milkshake for the Pope: One sweet way to support Francis in Philly
As the City of Brotherly Love prepares to host the next World Meeting of Families – and Pope Francis’ first... Read more
Prepping for media ahead of World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s visit the United Kingdom in 2010 was supposed to be a disaster. Several people were calling... Read more
Pope Francis hopes to invigorate Philadelphia Church in US visit
With preparations for the World Meeting of Families well underway, Pope Francis has told Archbishop Charles Chaput he hopes his... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Washington: will Congress listen?
Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress during his U.S. visit in September will be a “wonderful opportunity,”... Read more
Pope confirms three US stops in September, no Mexico for now
During his in-flight press conference from Manila to Rome, Pope Francis confirmed he plans stops in Philadelphia, New York City... Read more
Philly archdiocese says Pope's US schedule yet to be finalized
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's communications director clarified that Pope Francis' official schedule during his trip to the U.S. in September... Read more
Philly kicks off 2015 celebrating St John Neumann
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia observed the feast of St. John Neumann on Monday, and celebrated the year that the city... Read more
St. John Paul II, Gianna Molla to be World Meeting of Families patrons
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia announced Sunday that St. John Paul II and St. Gianna Beretta Molla will be patron... Read more
World Meeting of Families shows man's destiny is love, official says
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family urged the U.S. bishops to help share the message that the... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese files suit against HHS mandate
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its affiliated entities filed a lawsuit June 2 challenging federal mandates that require employers to... Read more
Philly Catholics join 'Mass Mob' trend to support churches
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have planned their first “Mass Mob” in the north of the city, seeking to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput confident of papal visit to Philadelphia
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has said he has “great confidence” that Pope Francis will attend the World Meeting of... Read more
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