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As some Mideast countries empty of Christians, Lebanon’s numbers swell
As the sanctuaries of Iraqi and Syrian churches steadily empty, those of their refuge in Lebanon become more crowded by the week. Churches are adding liturgies to accommodate the growing influx of refugees.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Operation Santa Claus still going strong at Archbishop Ryan
The archdiocesan program that brings Christmas gifts to needy children went away a few years ago, but the Northeast Philadelphia high school continues it, now in its 24th year.
Pope says all religious leaders must condemn Islamic State
Pope Francis deplored the "abuses and inhuman acts" of Islamic State militants, and called on all religious leaders to condemn them "unanimously and unambiguously."
Children served by church enjoy festive Christmas party
Most of the children who came to the party Dec. 18, hosted by Archbishop Chaput, come from the Out of School Time (OST) programs, which serve kids in high poverty areas of the archdiocese.
For Arab Christians, getting to Bethlehem involves checks, imbalances
Coming to Bethlehem during Christmas is like a family reunion for Afif Hazboun.
Pope: Christmas is reminder to heal wounds, fix defects, play with kids
Meeting with all Vatican workers, Pope Francis asked pardon for any errors or shortcomings he and his "colleagues" may be guilty of and "also for some scandals that cause so much harm. Forgive me."