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Pope in Philly Entertainment Guide [updated]
Many of Philadelphia’s renowned and historic arts and culture organizations mark the in
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Early Catholics in the city endured persecution, riots
The first Catholics in Philadelphia attended mass in secret led by Jesuit circuit riders who traveled up and down the eastern seaboard.
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The seven sacraments lived out in Philadelphia
In the Catholic faith, a sacrament is a sign instituted by Christ to express his grace. Baptism, communion, confession, confirmation, mar
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In the first language of our heart: Immigrants keeping the Catholic faith alive in Philadelphia
In many ways, St. Thomas Aquinas is a church like any other. Founded over 100 years ago, it was first predominantly Irish, then predomina
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Too beat to make the call? Here are 6 tips for fighting decision fatigue
You’ll probably notice that the decisions you make late in the day may not be as productive as the ones you make earlier. It’
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Biden to lead farewell ceremony for Pope Francis in Philadelphia
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will lead the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis in Philadelphia next Sunday, the White Hous
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Chester County’s immigrants look to Pope Francis for hope as they pray for policy reform
Nowhere is Pope Francis’ Latin influence more evident than at Chester County’s St. Rocco parish. The church is the center of
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Former inmate finds peace in faith
Julio Briones grew up going to Mass. He was baptized, took communion and went through confirmation. He ended up serving 12 years in priso
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Patron saint of Philly sanitation workers launches write-in mayoral campaign
When NewsWorks last saw Soxx, she was outside of the East Kensington house of artist Jenny Drumgoole, who created the colorful c
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A look back at Pope John Paul II’s visit to Philadelphia in 1979
Thirty-six years after
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Seeking help from the pope, grieving mothers of missing Mexican students travel to Philly
Philadelphians know by now that September 26 is the day Pope Francis touches down in the city for the World Meeting of Families’ sl
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Rocco Palmo talks Catholic history in Philadelphia
Blogger Rocco Palmo regularly breaks news on the Vatican from his home in Philadel
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Boris Kindij thinks he will be your next mayor, Philadelphia
Forgive Boris Kindij for not seeming all that intimidated by an independent mayoral run that features little to very, very little name re
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Catholic group calls for Vatican investigation of former Archbishop Rigali
A coalition of Catholic advocates for victims of clergy abuse wants the Vatican to investigate former Philadelphia Archbishop Cardinal Ju
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For better, for worse, in papal congestion and in health, couple ready to tie the knot
Francesca Fiore and her fiancé, Matt Kosinsky, were being so good. They started making wedding plans 18 months in advance. Last year, th
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