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Pope wants to visit Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Polish president says
After meeting Pope Francis Nov. 9, Polish President Andrzej Duda told journalists of the pope's desire to visit the two historical sites during his apostolic trip to the country in July for World Youth Day 2016.
Pope: Dignity of workers must never be compromised
The dignity and rights of workers must never be compromised, not only with regard to fair wages and pension, but also in "their right to rest," Pope Francis said.
Leaked documents won’t stop financial reforms, pope says
Leaked and published information about Vatican financial problems and irregularities were already known and are the reason "measures have already been taken that have begun to bear fruit," Pope Francis said.
Catholic TV chef has cooked for not one but two popes
Lidia Bastianich, even at age 68, is working like crazy. She's on her fifth public television cooking series and will have a Christmas special on PBS. She has also written 13 books, has a line of commercial cookware, sauces and pastas, and restaurants in New York City; Chicago; Kansas City, Missouri; and even Brazil.
Archbishop Ryan’s girls cruise past Lansdale Catholic for 3-0 championship win
Ryan capped a 19-1-1 season with the Catholic League soccer title and District 12 championship, in a campaign that has seen the Ragdolls outscore opponents 80-8.
Supreme Court will hear appeals in HHS mandate cases
UPDATED - Under the federal Affordable Care Act, most employers must cover employees' artificial birth control, sterilization and abortifacients, even if Catholic and other religious employers are morally opposed to such coverage. The high court will hear their appeals, including those from Pennsylvania, in March 2016.
Catholic League boys’ soccer title decided by penalty kick
“You can never give up,” said Roman Catholic's Stefano Aiello-Pang, who entered the league championship game for the first time all season and scored the winning kick over previously unbeaten Father Judge.
Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School hosts open house
The Willow Grove school will offer a presentation about the school, a questions-and-answer session and tours on Dec. 2.
St. Charles Seminary plans private, public sales of its art
A three-day art sale in early December will offer some works from the seminary's collection. Also on display is the annual presentation of 100 creches from around the world, and the Christmas Concert at the seminary.
Kennedy calls for more funds to treat mental health, addiction
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy called equal access for treatment a "moral imperative," saying, “we would never allow this to happen if this were any other physical illness." Insurance companies, hospitals and government can all share in the blame, he said.