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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.
Pope names first woman to head Vatican Museums
Barbara Jatta, 54, is an Italian art historian and graphic arts expert, who had been serving as vice-director of the museums since June.
Christmas Masses at the Cathedral
As Catholics across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul announces its Mass schedule, including Midnight Mass with Archbishop Chaput.
CRS board chair wants to share agency’s work more widely among Catholics
The work of feeding, sheltering and providing health care for hundreds of thousands of people who have trekked to safety in Jordan and Lebanon from Iraq and Syria is a story that the mainstream media largely has ignored, much to the chagrin of Bishop Mansour, the incoming chairman of the board at CRS.
SS. Simon and Jude School delivers presents to 350 needy families
Students, the school community and parishioners collected toys and other gifts as part of the Angel Tree Program of the Delaware Valley Children’s Charity, begun 30 years ago in West Chester by parishioners.