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Philadelphia-Area Nun Says New Pope Isn’t As Reform-Minded As She’d Hoped

Sister Maureen Paul Turlish is active in the Philadelphia chapter of Voices of the Faithful, a national organization which represents nuns in the US.

2013/04/16

Local Organization Says Pope’s New Advisory Counsel May Help Bring Change

On Saturday, Pope Francis named eight cardinals from around the world, with only one from Europe, to a permanent advisory panel to counsel him on how the church is run, and how to reform the Vatican bureaucracy.

2013/04/14

‘Militant’ Priest Says New Pope Is Right Man At Right Time

Pope Francis is getting high marks from the author of a new book who asserts there’s a supernatural battle going on for the souls of humanity.

2013/04/14

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Preparing To Host Event With Christian Neighbors

Following in the example of the new Pope Francis, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is reaching out to its neighbors to host what it’s calling an “ecumenical conversation.”

2013/04/08

(Pope Francis washes the feet of young prisoners -- male and female -- at the Casal Del Marmo Youth Detention Centre in Rome on March 28th. Credit: Servizio Fotografico L'Osservatore Romano via Getty Images)

Noted Vatican Watcher Says New Pope’s Departures Come As No Surprise

Pope Francis’ inclusion of women in a Holy Week ceremony that was previously reserved for men has agitated church traditionalists who are asking, what’s next?

2013/04/01

Easter vigil service Saturday at St. Rita's in South Philadelphia. (Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Catholics Gather For Easter Vigil Mass

Area Catholics gathered in South Philadelphia for the traditional Saturday evening Easter vigil service.

2013/03/30

Priests process into the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia to take part in a special Mass where they renewed their clerical vows. (Credit: Mark Abrams)

Archbishop Chaput Leads Mass Of Renewal In Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Archbishop urged the hundreds of priests attending Holy Thursday Mass to recommit themselves to spreading the message of Jesus.

2013/03/28

(Photo credit FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images)

Analysis: A New Pope, A New Vision

The Catholic church is being led by Pope Francis. Local experts on the inside of the church are happy with what they see so far.

2013/03/24

VP Biden Speaks About Why He Didn’t Kiss The Pope’s Ring

Joe Biden doesn’t kiss up to anyone — whether a queen or a pope.

2013/03/22

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Vice President Biden Leads American Delegation To Pope’s Installation Mass

It’s a busy day in the Vatican, where hundreds of thousands are gathered for the installation mass for Pope Francis, the new leader of the world’s 1.2-billion Roman Catholics.

2013/03/19

New Jersey Congressman Among US Delegation To Vatican

A longtime New Jersey congressman will be among a bipartisan group of federal leaders heading to the Vatican this week for the investiture of Pope Francis.

2013/03/17

Local Parishioners Celebrate First Sunday With New Pope

It’s a new dawn for the Catholic Church and as the sun rose in Horsham, parishioners made their way into St. Catherine of Siena.

2013/03/17

New “English-Language Voice Of Vatican” Pays Tribute To His Predecessor

A Priest from Connecticut is the man who took over the duties as “English-language voice of the Vatican” from a beloved Philadelphia native.

2013/03/17

Archbishop of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali (Photo Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

Former Archbishop Of Philadelphia: Pope Francis ‘Is A Very Impressive Man’

Pope Francis may be walking in “the shoes of the fisherman” but in his case, they’re black and not Benedict’s traditional red, signifying the earthly responsibilities of the church.

2013/03/15

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