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Christian, Muslim leaders vow to ‘walk hand in hand’ to promote peace
Catholic, Anglican, Sunni and Shiite leaders vowed to do all they can to combat "ugly and hideous" distortions of religion, and to involve more women -- often the first victims of violence -- in official interreligious dialogues.
Vatican finances ‘much healthier’ after millions found ‘tucked away’
A brighter financial picture emerged after "hundreds of millions of euros" were discovered in accounts that did not appear on balance sheets, said Cardinal George Pell, named by Pope Francis to oversee the Vatican's financial reforms.
Church needs more women theologians, their insights, pope says
Pope Francis said he was pleased that five of the 30 members of the International Theological Commission are women, but the body that advises the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, as well as the church in general, need more women theologians.
Families witness Advent Mass, World Meeting event at cathedral
View our photo gallery of families including many children at the holy hour and Mass for more than a thousand people and Archbishop Chaput Sunday night at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
St. Laurence School accepts $5,000 donation
The Upper Darby Catholic school will use the donation from Acme Markets and Uncle Ben's rice to replace the oven in the school’s cafeteria. The gift stems from an initiative to encourage healthy cooking and eating habits.
Manila cardinal: Seek forgiveness for not taking care of environment
Manila Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told churches to pray for safety and forgiveness for not taking care of the environment ahead of a powerful typhoon approaching the Philippines.
America magazine, Yale chapel create new $25,000 literary prize
America, the national Catholic weekly magazine run by the Jesuits, and the St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale University, have announced the creation of the George W. Hunt Prize.
For Benedictine, football coaching about passing on mission, values too
Sister Lisa Maurer is a Benedictine nun who lives at the St. Scholastica Monastery on the campus of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She works at the Benedictine Health Center next to the monastery, serving senior members of the community. She prays, studies and ministers at local parishes.
Police investigating vandalism at cathedral in downtown Anchorage
Police continued to investigate vandalism that occurred Dec. 2 at Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Anchorage.
‘Waiting with Mary’ is theme of Advent talk for women
St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square is hosting an event for women titled “Advent by Candlelight” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.