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Nation’s 43rd president says his late father was ‘a great and noble man’
His eldest son, former President George W. Bush, gave an emotional eulogy, breaking down at one point saying his father "the best father any son or daughter could have."
Advent calendars: Old tradition and modern commercialism, same message
The Advent calendar with one tab or box to open each day for 24 or 25 days taps into something people really like: countdowns. It also highlights the anticipation that is at the heart of the four-week liturgical season of Advent.
Woman who once assisted with abortions to address March for Life Jan. 18
Abby Johnson, who early in her career assisted in carrying out abortions, will be among the speakers during the 2019 March for Life rally Jan. 18 on the National Mall in Washington.
Amid church’s abuse crisis, music can unite the faithful, says composer
"How can we pray when we feel betrayed?" is a lyric from "How Can We Pray?," a new hymn by Catholic music minister Zachary Stachowski, who was moved to anger by the Pa. grand jury report. Watch a video.
Christmas preparation overwhelms Advent’s, church musicians say
If there seems to be a culture clash between the Christmas season and the Advent season that precedes it, Christmas is going to win out practically every time, according to a pair of liturgical musicians.
In 2018, Catholics spearheaded efforts in response to climate change
Catholic organizations called for greater personal responsibility in tackling climate change and stepped up their advocacy in opposing the rollback of U.S. environmental regulations during the last year.
Women religious open Christmas season with German Catholic tradition
The sights and sounds of Christmas brightened the massive dome of the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand as six Sisters of St. Benedict rang out "Silent Night" on hand bells.
Syracuse bishop hopes releasing list on abuse will bring ‘peace, healing’
The Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of clergy credibly accused of abusing minors, which goes back to the 1950s.
L.A. archdiocese won’t press charges against nuns for ‘misappropriation’
The religious order Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, of which Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper and Sister Lana Chang are members, has agreed to a "full restitution" of money used for personal matters by the two women.
Still time to curb worst effects of warmer world, says climate scientist
An internationally renowned pioneer in climate science and climate change research, in an address at Villanova University, said that rather than "finger-pointing" about the causes of global warming, people need take collective action to slow the process.