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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.”
Spend time in silence and service before Christmas, pope suggests
Before laying a basket of roses at the foot of a statue of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8 near Rome's Spanish Steps, Pope Francis recited a prayer he composed for the occasion.
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.”
Breaking the streets-to-prison cycle via restorative justice
Reconciling victims and perpetrators of crimes regardless of the judicial outcome is a key aim in restorative justice. It may be the next big thing in a system featuring mandatory minimum sentences, "three strikes" laws and capital punishment.
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.