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Hundreds pack cathedral for Mass with family focus
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was standing-room-only Sunday night for Archbishop Chaput’s Mass to start Advent. He also blessed images of the Holy Family for worshipers, and the official hymn of the World Meeting of Families was sung for the first time -- hear the hymn and see the lyrics.
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.”
Sisters’ motto: When giving, keep it simple and keep it quiet
Two daughters of the philanthropists who started the Connelly Foundation, which they now run, accepted the prestigious Barry Award recently. The recognition was out of character for them and their family, but it gave them a way to honor their parents and the work of supporting worthy causes.
Better music at Mass means closer encounter with Christ, composer says
During his two-day mission in Sioux City, contemporary Christian musician John Michael Talbot was by turns a comedian, a guitarist and a theologian.
World economy is built on trust; break it, and all are harmed, says Jesuit
Reflecting on the global financial crisis of 2006-2010 and the Catholic Church's efforts to "promote the common good of society," Father Drew Christiansen advocated for an "economy of grace" during a recent talk at Villanova University.
District Court judges in three states rule to allow same-sex marriage
Federal judges in Arkansas and Mississippi Nov. 25 struck down laws prohibiting same-sex marriage. Both orders were stayed until the states have time to consider whether to appeal.
‘The planet is sad’: Marchers pray for success of U.N. climate summit
Dwarfed by the grown-ups holding banners and signs around her, Ruby Arizabal clutched a doll in one hand and a candle in the other. "I've come here," she told Catholic News Service, "because the planet is sad."
In Turkey, Pope Francis got a look at Christianity on the margins
Ankara and Istanbul were gray and cold, at least compared to Rome, during Pope Francis' Nov. 28-30 visit to Turkey. And the general reception, outside of the pope's official meetings, was hardly warmer.
New senior facility in Port Richmond gets started with blessing
Nativity B.V.M. Place will transform from a closed Catholic school into an assisted living facility so elderly residents can continue living in their community. The project was blessed by Bishop John McIntyre with archdiocesan officials, civic leaders and area residents.
Pope urges Muslim leaders to condemn violence done in name of Islam
Pope Francis called on political and religious leaders across the Muslim world to condemn violence done in the name of Islam.