Catholic Church
Pope? Nope.
Turns out Mayor Nutter and Governor Corbett won’t get the private audience with Pope Francis today, after all. AP reports: “Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and […]
Mayor Nutter Pitches Philly Papal Visit to Pontifical Council
Mayor Michael Nutter is in Rome with a delegation — including Governor Tom Corbett and his wife, Susan — stumping for a papal visit to Philadelphia […]
Before Pope Meeting, Philly Delegation’s Italian Holiday
The Daily News reports on the visit of Mayor Nutter, Governor Corbett, and Archbishop Chaput to Rome to invite Pope Francis to Philly for 2015’s […]
Nutter, Corbett, Chaput Make Vatican Visit
6ABC reports: “Governor Tom Corbett and Mayor Michael Nutter arrived in Rome on Monday ahead of a meeting with Pope Francis in anticipation for the […]
Philly Archdiocese Offers Mass for Abuse Victims
The Daily News reports that Archbishop Charles Chaput will celebrate a Mass for survivors of clergy abuse, 5:15 p.m. March 22 at Cathedral Basilica of Ss. […]
Mayor, Governor Headed to Vatican to Meet Pope
The Inquirer reports Mayor Nutter and Governor Corbett will join Archbishop Chaput in visiting the Vatican later this month, to begin preparations for the World […]
Backlash Against Jersey’s “Bishop of Bling”
TPM: “Churchgoing Catholics in New Jersey are closing their wallets to the church following reports that the Archbishop of Newark is having a large addition […]
Archdiocese Removes Two Priests From Ministry
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has removed two priests from ministry over allegations that each—in separate incidents—molested a child more than 40 years ago. The Revs. […]
Prosecutors Appeal Monsignor Lynn’s Overturned Conviction
CBS Philly: “The District Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia has announced it is appealing the decision to overturn the conviction of a Philadelphia church official charged […]
Here Comes the Pope?
The National Catholic Register reports Pope Francis might visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in September 2015:
Church Official’s Lawyer: Seth Williams “Unprofessional”
The lawyer for Monsignor William J. Lynn, the former Archdiocese of Philadelphia official currently free on bail after his landmark 2012 conviction on child endangerment […]
Here’s the Full Superior Court Ruling Overturning Msgr. Lynn’s Conviction in the Catholic Sex Abuse Case
Philly.com reports that the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has overturned Msgr. William Lynn’s conviction for participating in the Catholic Church’s coverup of child sex abuse. […]
Cardinal Rigali Out of Top Vatican Committee
The New York Times reports this morning that Philadelphia’s former top Catholic, Cardinal Justin Rigali, has been replaced on one of the Vatican’s most powerful […]
Archdiocese Suspends Another Priest for Sexual Assault Allegations
More black eyes for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday the suspension of a priest who it had allowed to continue […]
The Best Tweets About Pope Francis Winning Time’s “Person of the Year.”
Lots of reactions to today’s announcement that Pope Francis is Time’s Person of the Year. Pope Francis is TIME’s Person of the Year for 2013 […]