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Washington Archdiocese sues transit system for rejecting Christmas ad
The archdiocese filed suit in federal court Nov. 28 after the Washington transit system's advertising guidelines rejected the archdiocese's ad campaign, "Find the Perfect Gift," during Advent and Christmas.
Keystone State Boys Choir Concert
Come join St. Francis Xavier Church in starting the Christmas season off right with a concert featuring the Keystone State Boy Choir. Listen to your favorite Christmas song or two with family or friends.
Second car used by the pope in Phila. goes up for auction
Bids are now being accepted through Dec. 20 at an online auction website for one of the two Fiat sedans used to transport Pope Francis during his September 2015 visit to the city.
Three Catholic League teams run rampant past PIAA football foes
CatholicPhilly.com sports columnist John Knebels recaps how three Catholic League teams -- St. Joseph's Prep, Archbishop Wood and Conwell-Egan -- ran the football well to advance to the semifinals of the state playoffs coming this weekend.
Internet access protections called critical to faith community
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Communications has urged the Trump administration to keep current net neutrality rules in place. A roll back could force nonprofits "to pay fees to ensure that our high-bandwidth content receives fair treatment," he said.
New video series supports youth leaders who ‘accompany’ teens
The Office of Faith Formation and Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta has launched the first video training series based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' framework for youth ministry.
Wars, violent conflicts main drivers of human trafficking, says nuncio
As long as wars and conflicts rage, "trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation, forced labor and similar crimes will continue to flourish," said the Vatican's nuncio to the United Nations.
U.S., Mexico Catholic bishops meet to renew their ‘Alta-Baja’ friendship
Three archbishops and nine bishops representing at least 13 million Catholics from Sacramento to the Mexican coastal city of Ensenada have resurrected their "Alta-Baja" friendship, paving the way to potentially working together in the future.
Congo’s bishops ask Kabila to declare he will not run for president again
The bishops reminded Kabila that he was the "guarantor of the constitution." Although Congo's constitution does not allow Kabila to run for a third term, many people fear he will try to do so.
On Giving Tuesday, two Catholic charities lead call for generosity
After the shopping spree of Black Friday, the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia is urging consumers to donate to worthy causes today. Among them locally are Mother of Mercy House and St. Edmond's Home for Children.