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Anthem kicks off the Christmas season with adoration after-party
The archdiocesan ministry to youth and young adults will host an evening of prayer and music at the cathedral on Friday night, Dec. 1, followed by a bash at one of the city's trendiest hot spots.
Pope names Brazilian cardinal to be relator general of upcoming synod
The relator is responsible for providing a comprehensive outline of the synod's theme at the beginning of the meeting and for summarizing the speeches of synod members before work begins on concrete proposals for the pope.
Inequality in health care is sign of society’s ‘sickness,’ pope says
Justice and compassion compel the Catholic Church to work to ensure equality and fairness in the distribution of health care resources and in people's access to them, Pope Francis said.
Give treasure away to gain heaven, pope says on World Day of the Poor
"What we invest in love remains, the rest vanishes," the pope said in his homily Nov. 19, the first World Day of the Poor. He celebrated Mass for up to 7,000 poor people and hosted lunch for some 1,500.
Blessed Solanus lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
UPDATED - Blessed Solanus Casey always said that "as long as there is a spark of faith," there can be no discouragement or sorrow, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Vatican's Congregation for Saints' Causes.
CLINIC ramps up training, education to better serve immigrants
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, which was founded by the U.S. bishops but has long been its own separate nonprofit agency, has stepped up its schedule of trainings.
Bishop Dewane disappointed by House passage of tax cut bill
House members "ignored impacts to the poor and families" in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Nov. 16, said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida.
Catholic leaders urge Trump to return U.S. to leading role on climate
A group of 161 Catholic leaders cited three popes for advancing the church's call to care for creation. Their letter referenced a recent report concluding it is "extremely likely" that human activities are the leading cause of a warming planet.
Regular season foes meet again with state title hopes at stake
What is it like for Lansdale Catholic and Conwell-Egan to meet again this far into the playoffs after their game in September? "It's kinda cool," says the Crusaders' star running back, and it shows the strength of the Catholic League.
Back-up QB gets his chance, aids 17-3 St. Joe’s Prep win over La Salle
In the Class 6A Catholic League title game, soph C.J. Duell came in for one play that broke a 3-3 second-half tie. The Hawks held the Explorers to their fewest point total in seven years. Next up: the District 12 championship.