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Rector says cathedral design lets people ‘know they are loved by God’
Christ Cathedral has a multilayered mission -- and with the rollout of the new design plans that will transform the former Crystal Cathedral into the mother church of the Diocese of Orange, it has taken a big step toward realizing that mission.
A new take on an old story: The Catholic Church in Philadelphia
Sam Katz, the former Philadelphia mayoral candidate, is leading production of a documentary film to be aired next year. He finds the church’s past is repeating itself, and taking a new course.
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.”
Vatican official calls for shared responsibility in protecting planet
Cardinal Pietro Parolin told the U.N. Climate Summit that "warming of the climate system is unequivocal. It is a very serious problem which ... has grave consequences for the most vulnerable sectors of society and, clearly, for future generations."
In homily, pope compares vain Christians to soap bubbles, peacocks
As fleeting as soap bubbles, showy as peacocks and shallow as an over-primped star, conceited Christians are building their lives on lies and their faith on shifting sands, Pope Francis said.
In election season, churches reminded of campaign do’s and don’ts
A group encourages pastors to endorse a political candidate, send the sermon to the IRS and provoke an investigation jeopardizing the church's tax-exempt status. The group hopes to trigger a court case overturning the political prohibition for churches.
All nations need to respond to terrorism, Vatican official tells U.N.
Addressing the U.N. Security Council, the Vatican's secretary of state said "terrorism represents a fundamental threat to our common humanity." Nations must come together "to fulfill our primary responsibility to protect people threatened by violence and direct assaults on their human dignity," Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Divided we stand, on religion
Americans are split almost evenly between those who worry about government interfering with religion and religious groups "forcing their beliefs" on people, according to a new survey. Partisan divides were evident in the results.
Wish a fond farewell to Bishop Thomas at cathedral
Everyone is invited to join Bishop Daniel E. Thomas for an evening prayer liturgy, benediction and reception Wednesday, Oct. 1 before he leaves for Toledo, Ohio to be installed Oct. 22 as that diocese’s eighth bishop.
Youths cheer for bands and pray to Jesus at festival
Almost 2,000 Catholic teens and others enjoyed the music, fun, food and prayers during the outdoor Abbey Faith and Music Fest last Saturday in Paoli. Along with the Christian musicians and artists were liturgies, sacraments and an inspiring display of vocations.