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Catholics’ concerns on sex abuse bill helped table it, archbishop writes
In a letter sent to all parishes, Archbishop Charles Chaput renewed attention on a Pennsylvania bill that he said would endanger many of the parishes, schools and charities of the state’s 3.2 million Catholics.
Media whip up ‘climate of fear’ against migrants, cardinal says
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said some British media were stirring up xenophobia, making it harder for humane solutions to be found to the refugee crisis in the Middle East and the crisis of mass migration from Africa.
Christian persecution called ‘purposeful’ destruction of a culture, faith
Declaring that the persecution of Catholics and other Christians in the Middle East is genocide must be followed by action, said Bishop Francis Kalabat, based near Detroit. "Americans must never forget that "ISIS isn't just 'their' problem. It is a problem for all of us."
Chef stays cool as a cucumber turning out 4,500 meals daily
Chris Hoffman runs the kitchen of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul where in addition to making meals every day for needy people across Phoenix, his team is cooking 200 turkeys and all the trimmings this Thanksgiving.
Christmas celebration of Scripture and song in Flourtown
Coming Dec. 11, St. Genevieve Parish will be hosting its sixth annual Christmas concert combining Advent Scripture readings with sacred, seasonal music.
Proclaim Christ the king of mercy, pope says at end of Holy Year
Following Christ the King, whose regal power is love and mercy, means the whole church and each Christian must "follow his way of tangible love," Pope Francis said.
In Holy Year, God planted seeds that will grow into ‘good, simple things’
Reviewing the memorable moments of the Year of Mercy in a TV interview, Pope Francis also spoke about handling stress, his upcoming 80th birthday and a sense of humor, among other topics.
Pope extends special Year of Mercy provisions on confession
In a new letter, Pope Francis formally gave all priests permanent permission to grant absolution to those who confess to having procured an abortion. Almost all bishops in the U.S. routinely grant that faculty to their priests.
Advent at Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cranaleith Spiritual Center is hosting a series of events in December for Advent.
Tending Moral Injury After War: A Workshop for Faith Leaders
Cranaleith Spiritual Center is hosting a 3 day workshop to help faith leaders tend to needs of veterans of the military.