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Pope recognizes miracle needed to declare Mother Teresa a saint

Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, thus paving the way for her canonization on Sept. 4, 2016.

From churches to pubs, Britain’s village carols live on at Christmas

Christmas caroling with deep roots in British folk history continues to thrive in England.

Pro-life awards presented at annual Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner

The annual Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner, co-sponsored by the Pro-Life Union of Delaware County and the St. Pius X Respect Life Committee, was held Dec. 12. Defender of Life awards were presented to Michael McGonagle and Chris and Anita Galligan.

Satellite built by students at Catholic school heads to space station

On the fourth attempt, a CubeSat built by students at St. Thomas More Cathedral School in the Diocese of Arlington, was finally launched into space Dec. 6, headed to the International Space Station.

Pope Francis, on his 79th birthday, tells young people to avoid vengeance

Members of Catholic Action's children's section sang Happy Birthday to Pope Francis and presented him with a cake for his 79th birthday on Dec. 17 during his traditional pre-Christmas audience with them.

Christmas in Germany concert at the Cathedral

Concerts at the Cathedral will present Christmas in Germany with Piffaro, Tempesta di Mare and Choral Arts Philadelphia on Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

Biden makes surprise appearance at Georgetown interfaith forum on peace

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at an interfaith gathering at Georgetown University although he was not one of the scheduled presenters at the program.

Goya donates 50,000 pounds of food to Nutritional Development Services

Nutritional Development Services will receive a shipment of 50,000 pounds of food from Goya Foods this weekend. The company is making the donation in honor of Pope Francis' visit to the United States.

Group helps memorialize children lost through miscarriage, stillbirths

Ministry for parents of miscarried and stillborn children helps families through the burial process and offers programs to commemorate the young lives.

Crossing the Threshold of 2016

As the New Year begins, Malvern Retreat House offers men and women an opportunity for fellowship, prayer and reflection on Sunday, Jan. 10. The speaker will be Sister of Mercy Marie Michele Donnelly.