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Violence fixes nothing; world needs politics of peace, pope says
Calling for a new style of politics built on peace and nonviolence, Pope Francis also called for disarmament, the eradication of nuclear weapons and an end to domestic violence and abuse against women and children.
Thousands gather for Walk With Mary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
People on the sidewalks of Washington momentarily stopped their holiday shopping and paused in the cold Dec. 10 to take in the sight of hundreds of pilgrims processing through the streets alongside images of Mary.
Pope asks Catholic farmers to preserve, respect rhythms of nature
Family farmers, he said, live the biblical ideal of working the land and making it produce sustenance while respecting creation and preserving it for future generations.
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.