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Longtime teacher in Trenton Catholic schools dies at 75
Franciscan Sister Daniel Marie McCarthy, a native of County Cork, Ireland, ministered in elementary education for most of her 52 years in religious life.
Archbishop Gomez sees signs of God’s presence even in fiery destruction
As wildfires raged near Los Angeles, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez called on those who have lost their homes and those offering assistance and fighting the flames to remember that God is accompanying them in their sorrow and acts of sacrifice.
Sister Florence Sponga dies at 95
The West Philadelphia native and former Sister Stanislaus was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill for 75 years, ministering in four dioceses, including Philadelphia.
Sister Rose Marie Eichner dies at 75, served in hospital ministry
The Franciscan sister ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Allentown, where she was born and raised, for 54 years. She served in education, health care and pastoral care.
The weary world rejoices: Nativity scenes bring joy to hardened hearts
The Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square is not getting rave reviews: The backdrop does not look like a stable and the characters in need -- hungry, naked, dead, imprisoned -- don't exactly evoke a silent night when all was cozy, calm and bright.
Natural disasters prompt church to raise millions for aid, recovery
In Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, California and Mexico City, deep pain remained from a string of hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes causing widespread destruction. Catholic agencies responded with aid to help people from all walks of life.
‘Let tree stand,’ but don’t forget to prepare for Christ, cardinal says
Christmas should be regarded as a celebration of the redemption of God's people, Cardinal Peter Turkson told a Catholic audience Dec. 9 in Louisville.
Bishops condemn selling of Nigerians into slavery in Libya
A trio of Nigerian bishops condemned the enslavement of Nigerians who traveled to Libya for work, calling the practice a horrific abuse of human dignity.
Pope: Helping refugees means converting hearts hardened against them
"Our missionary work must also reach those hearts that are closed to the reception of others," he told 31 Jesuits from different parts of Asia and Australia, who are based in Myanmar.
Delicate art of diplomacy needed to build peaceful future, pope says
Diplomats share a responsibility to educate future generations about the importance of dialogue and reconciliation in maintaining peace, Pope Francis said.