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Pax Christi: Children are Africa’s greatest resources
Young people could "contribute to the development, well-being and peace" of Africa, Pax Christi members said in a statement from a Dec. 5-9 conference on "Nonviolence in Africa: Creating a Future of Hope."
Bishops urge Nigerian government to help young people move into farming
Such actions by the government would help reduce tension in rural areas of the country and allow the authorities to focus on improving services such as roads, health care and jobs, the bishops said in early December.
Ohio lawmakers send governor two bills restricting abortion
UPDATED - On Dec. 8, lawmakers passed a measure to ban abortions in the state after 20 weeks. On Dec. 6, they approved legislation that would ban abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is usually at about the sixth week of pregnancy.
Pope calls Coptic Pope Tawadros to express condolences after Cairo attack
On a December weekend bloodied by terrorist attacks in Egypt and Turkey, Pope Francis condemned the violence and urged people to hold fast to their faith and renew their commitment to upholding basic human values.
St. Joseph’s Prep advances to state title game with 35-25 win over North Penn
In the PIAA class 6 semifinal, the oft-penalized Prep in its hour of need turned to star running back D'Andre Swift, who piled up 268 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries.
Archbishop Wood demolishes semifinal foe, looks to state football title
After going winless in its first three games of the season, Wood regained its sense of urgency, the hallmark of a program trying to snare its fourth state championship in six years and third in the past four.
Allentown Bishop John Barres named to Rockville Centre Diocese
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop William Murphy and appointed Bishop Barres, 56, to succeed him as head of the Long Island, New York, diocese.
Hark the herald angels: How sacred music lifts up hearts
Advent and Christmas are times in which music can lure and welcome Catholics who may come to church infrequently. Parishes can offer music that is beautiful as well as accessible to all. Watch a related video.
Bishop Burbidge urges Catholics to witness faith in public
At his installation as head of the Arlington Diocese, the Philadelphia native bishop called for Catholics to imitate the witness of St. Thomas More by bringing the Gospel to the public arena -- but there will be a price to pay for doing so.
Oakland Catholics offer prayers, support for fire victims
Parishioners, priests, students and Catholic Charities' workers have been helping victims of the Dec. 2 fire that erupted in an Oakland warehouse, killing 36.