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Burlington Diocese to celebrate Year of Creation in 2017
Similar to the global Year of Mercy, which emphasized the role of mercy in the Catholic faith, the diocesan-wide Year of Creation will bring an intentional, heightened focus on ecological justice.
Jerusalem archbishop: Mideast Christians suffer but keep faith strong
The numbers of Christians who have been killed because they are Christian is low. Thousands of Christians have been killed as victims of war just like others in the region, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa said.
500 kids enjoy ‘the best day ever’ with Archbishop Chaput at Christmas party
The Archbishop's Christmas Benefit for Children, in its 61st year, treated some of the 16,000 children across the region served annually by Catholic Social Services to a grand party with treats, gifts, songs and a pageant, plus Santa Claus.
Christmas reminds us of hope for the future, pope says
Continuing his series of talks on Christian hope, the pope reflected on the birth of Jesus as the "source of hope" for the world.
Pope calls for peace in Congo following deadly protests
Government security forces shot and killed 26 protesters during scattered demonstrations throughout the country against President Kabila, who has exceeded his presidential mandate, according to the Reuters news agency.
Young people gathered to grow in faith is awesome sight, chaplain says
More than 12,500 people, mostly college students, are set to descend on San Antonio for a Jan. 3-7 conference. The group's chaplain is often brought to tears to see so many young people "on their knees in great prayer."
Sainthood cause formally opened for former slave who served Denver’s poor
Despite working long hours taking care of children, cooking and cleaning, she would often be seen walking at night through the streets of Denver pulling a small wagon of food and supplies, which she would deliver to poor families. She was known as Denver's "Angel of Charity."
USCCB president urges Catholics to give gift of themselves in New Year
"This Christmas, let us also visit the manger and give the gift of ourselves. This gift arises from our desire and search for peace at this time and place," Cardinal DiNardo said.
After Berlin attack, German Catholics unite in prayer
The Dec. 19 terror attack that killed 12 and wounded 50 has provoked strong emotions among many people, especially given that Christmas is traditionally one of Germany's most beloved and important holidays.
Pope denounces ‘homicidal madness’ after attacks in Berlin, Ankara
Similar to an attack with a truck that took place in July in Nice, France, a tractor-trailer veered into the crowded Breitscheidplatz Christmas market in Berlin and plowed through bystanders, killing 12 people and wounding nearly 50.