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After nearly 150 years, Philadelphia seminary looks to move
Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, the third bishop of Philadelphia, started St. Charles Borromeo seminary out of his home on Fifth... Read more
Archbishop Chaput named as one of new members on synod council
On Saturday the names of the 15 cardinals and bishops chosen to prepare for the next synod were announced by... Read more
Pope Francis: I leave with a heart full of gratitude and hope
As he concluded his historic visit to the United States, Pope Francis thanked organizers and volunteers, saying that he concludes... Read more
'God cries' for victims of abuse, Pope says after meeting survivors
Pope Francis this morning met with 5 survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, telling bishops afterward that... Read more
For Pope Francis, it's imperative: religious liberty is a gift from God. Defend it.
In a Philadelphia moment laden with symbolism, Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged all Americans and all religions to unite against... Read more
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
Performing for the Pope in Philly: a chat with some of the talent
Musicians, comedians, performers and artists from the around the world are eager to reinforce the message of the family and... Read more
What do Pope Francis and Abraham Lincoln have in common?
Although Pope Francis will be new to the United States, visiting the country this autumn for the first time during... Read more
An 11,000-mile pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia
How far would you travel to see the Pope? For one family in Argentina, seven months and 11,000 miles is... Read more
Pope's Philly visit will be 'powerful' witness to marriage, bishop says
Next year’s World Meeting of Families – which Pope Francis has confirmed he will attend – will be a “tremendous... Read more
Lots of high fives: Philly celebrates announcement of Pope's visit
Pope Francis’ official confirmation of a visit to Philadelphia in 2015 has stoked great Catholic enthusiasm and prompted hopes that... Read more
Pope's visit to Philly will be 'icing on the cake' for family meeting
After Pope Francis officially confirmed that he will visit Philadelphia next fall for the World Meeting of Families, Archbishop Charles... Read more
It's official! Pope Francis announces 2015 visit to US
Pope Francis on Monday officially announced that he will visit the U.S. in September 2015, including a visit to the... Read more
Meeting of Families document offers global perspective
The preparatory catechesis document for the 2015 World Meeting of Families is a “wonderful” work that addresses Catholic family issues... Read more
Official prayer, image for World Meeting of Families released
The official prayer and image for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year have been released to aid... Read more
Papal visit to US not confirmed, but archbishop confident
Reports that Pope Francis will travel to the U.S. for the World Meeting of Families in 2015 remain unconfirmed by... Read more
