In the name of the priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, on being named to College of Cardinals by Pope Francis.

I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.

Greetings my sisters and brothers of the Jewish faith tradition as you celebrate the solemn observance of Rosh Hashanah!

I am stunned by the heartbreaking images of the devastation left by Hurricane Laura.

Los corazones de los estadounidenses en todo el país están unidos en un luto colectivo tras la trágica, perturbadora e innecesaria muerte de George Floyd. En nombre del pueblo de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, expreso mi más sentido pésame y me uno a todos los que están luchando para hacer frente esta pesada carga de […]

The hearts of Americans across the country are joined together in collective mourning following the tragic, disturbing, and unnecessary death of George Floyd.

Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Muslim faith tradition as you begin the celebration of Eid al-Fitr! I wish to offer a greeting of peace and my congratulations on the conclusion of your month long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy.