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At Bangui mosque, Pope pleads for peace among Christians, Muslims
Pope Francis ended his papal visit to Central Africa by urging Christians and Muslims to live peacefully. He implored Christians and Muslims to act as brothers and sisters because they are created by the same God.
Charismatic Healing Mass at St. Katharine of Siena Parish
A Charismatic Healing Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 3 at St. Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne. Father Rayford Emmons will be the celebrant. For information, call 610-687-8835.
Teacher inducted into Chester County Catholic Schools Hall of Fame
Jackie Dryfoos, eighth grade teacher at SS. Simon and Jude School in West Chester, was inducted into the Chester County Catholic Schools Hall of Fame.
Regina Angelorum Academy Hosts St. Nicholas Festival
Regina Angelorum Academy will host a St. Nicholas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Colman Parish in Ardmore. Shop the artisans for those special gifts, pick up your Christmas cookies at the Cookie Lane while the kids have the chance to go to St. Nick’s Gift Shop and find […]
Choice is clear, pope says: Protect environment or destroy it
The international community is facing a stark and serious choice on climate change, Pope Francis said in Kenya before next week's climate conference in Paris. "We have no right" to remain indifferent to human dignity, he said.
Pope ends Kenya visit defending rights of poor, denouncing tribalism
Pope Francis visited Nairobi's Kangemi neighborhood, a slum with tiny dwellings made of cinder block, tin or reclaimed boards. The homes are jumbled together with dirt paths running between them.
Ugandans give pope exuberant welcome as he urges unity
Dancers wearing traditional attire and playing drums and horns welcomed Pope Francis to their capital where he mentioned the Ugandan martyrs who "remind us of the importance that faith, moral rectitude and commitment to the common good" play in Africa.
Refugees headed to U.S. are fully vetted, official says
The extensive vetting process that all refugees undergo before arriving in the United States "screens out any possible threat of terrorism," said the executive director of the U.S. bishops' Migration and Refugee Services.
Arriving in Kenya, pope says tolerance, respect are keys to peace
Pope Francis was greeted at Nairobi's main airport by a small group of dancers, women ululating and President Uhuru Kenyatta. The pope then traveled past hundreds of offices and factories where employees lined the road to greet him.
Cathedral Basilica sets 40 Hours devotion
The theme of the cathedral parish's annual devotion is preparation for the Year of Mercy. Special Masses, adoration and liturgies are planned for Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.