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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.
Pope calls new cardinals to be agents of unity in divided world
In creating 17 new cardinals Nov. 20, Pope Francis warned against "the virus of polarization and animosity" and urged them to dedicate their lives to being ministers of forgiveness in a world marked by hostility.
Well-wishers endure long flights, long lines to see their new cardinals
For the sister of new Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis, becoming a cardinal "won't go to his head. Joe will still be Joe. He will still care about what the (nieces and nephews) are doing in sports," she said.
Feed Your Soul, The Music of H.M.S.
An evening of music at Cranaleith Spiritual Center is coming in December.
Church must understand divorced couples it tries to help, pope says
As some public debates swirled recently about the pastoral possibilities Pope Francis opened to clergymen for helping divorced and civilly remarried Catholics, he has not issued clear and comprehensive instructions.