The head of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia said the FBI’s arrest of a prominent Catholic pro-life activist known for his sidewalk counseling outside a Philadelphia abortion facility is “a horrendous stunt to intimidate pro-lifers.”
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Teen Trauma, Impaired Brain Development Seen as Factors In Gun Violence
Gun violence in Philadelphia highlights the deep-seated trauma and developmental issues experienced by many of the city’s youth, said an Archdiocese of Philadelphia mental health professional.
Philadelphia Archbishop Prays for Victims of Fire That Killed 12
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia asked Catholics to join him in praying for all those that were affected by a duplex house fire on Jan. 5 which killed at least 12 people, including seven children.
Recognizing What’s Worth Living For Can Guide a Faithful Life, Archbishop Says
When it comes to people Christians should try to emulate, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput puts Samwise “Sam” Gamgee (a companion to protagonist Frodo Baggins in Lord of the Rings) at the top of the list.
Decline in Confession Called Harmful to Church’s Mission to Spread Gospel
With COVID restrictions lifting, pastors looking to welcome faithful back should rethink their confession schedules — and start talking more about the sacrament in the pulpit.
Plan for Drug Injection Site Latest in ‘Dose of Despair,’ Says Archbishop
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said the city’s plan to create a safe drug injection site now that it has the legal go-ahead to do so “is simply the latest dose of despair offered by a confused and suffering culture.”
