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Congolese bishops renew offer to mediate election crisis
Catholic bishops in Congo have warned of chaos if government and opposition leaders fail to agree to a timeline for elections, and they reiterated their commitment to help arrange a compromise.
Helping others realize their potential is good business, pope says
Pope Francis pleaded with a group of billionaires to take seriously their personal obligation to share their resources and make a real commitment to doing business in a way that helps other people realize their potential, too.
Many numbers, one result: What polling can and cannot do
Pollsters who were long predicting a Hillary Clinton win in November's presidential sweepstakes were proved wrong. Or were they? With votes counted through November, Clinton got 64.87 million to Trump's 62.52 million, or 48.1 percent for Clinton as opposed to 46.4 percent for Trump.
Supreme Court agrees to take up church hospitals’ pension dispute
Lower courts have ruled against three hospital systems, two of which are Catholic, that have claimed an exemption from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
Partnership enlivens parish, school, gives seminarians pastoral insights
On most Sundays, the Notre Dame Seminary community will join the parishioners of St. Rita for the parish-seminary Mass. About 20 third-year seminarians also serve during the week as mentors to the students at St. Rita School.
Nativity Ornament Sale
Maternity BVM is holding an ornament sale to benefit Alpha-Care Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Minnesota school bakes thousands of Christmas cookies for fundraiser
During baking week, students in grades five and six go to the lunchroom, which doubles as Santa's bakeshop, for an hour on each of two days.
Paper’s 1941 war edition expressed faith, patriotism of island Catholics
The unsigned front-page editorial, framed by a drawing of a man and woman gazing upward at a flying American flag, pledged prayers and the resolute cooperation of the church for the still unknown sacrifices ahead.
Malvern Prep seniors lead team to bright football season in Inter-Ac
Leading by example on the squad, three standout seniors are setting their goals for athletics and academics in college, while looking back with pride at their high school careers. “It goes by fast,” said one.
Undefeated seasons, trip to state finals on the line for 2 local teams
St. Joseph's Prep brings its 12-0 record to Northeast High School Saturday evening to face North Penn of Montgomery County, which is 14-0, in the PIAA class 6A football semifinals. See our preview, and a fearless prediction.