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Art of rare bibles, prayer books on display at La Salle U
One of the Philadelphia region’s greatest collections of historic biblical and religious material dating from the birth of printing and even earlier is housed in the Connelly Library at La Salle University.
U.S. senator, co-sponsors introduce Marriage and Religious Freedom Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and 11 co-sponsors introduced a measure in the U.S. Senate Dec. 12 that would protect religious organizations from discrimination by the federal government for supporting traditional marriage.
Ordaining 31 Legionaries, cardinal says they are part of order’s reform
ROME (CNS) -- Ordaining 31 new priests for the Legionaries of Christ, Cardinal Velasio De Paolis told them they were not responsible for the scandals that threatened to destroy their order, but they have been part of the effort to renew and reform the order.
Christians can’t be gloomy because Jesus always brings joy, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Sadness is a sign of being far from Christ because Jesus offers everyone the strength to persevere with hope and joy, Pope Francis said.
Chaldean patriarch says extremism threatens Christians and Muslims
ROME (CNS) -- "Extremist political Islam is growing in the Middle East," prompting Christians to flee and causing death and upheaval among Christians and moderate Muslims alike, said the head of the Chaldean Catholic Church.
Archbishop finds two of seven priests suitable to return to ministry
Final decisions by Archbishop Charles Chaput on the status of seven priests swept up in the wave of suspensions following the 2011 Philadelphia Grand Jury Report on sexual abuse of minors were announced Sunday, Dec. 15 in a statement by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Nativity scene near Philadelphia City Hall to be blessed Dec. 18
The Christmas Crèche Committee invites everyone to join in the 17th annual blessing of the Nativity scene Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. in Love Park across from Philadelphia City Hall.
‘Jesus the Homeless’ sculpture may find home in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A year ago, Timothy Schmalz’s bronze sculpture “Jesus the Homeless” had been rejected by St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York and St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto. But in late November, Pope Francis blessed the sculpture at one of his weekly general audiences in front of thousands of eager pilgrims. The pontiff […]
Father Burgoyne, a Dachau liberator, Shakesperian scholar and pastor, dies at 87
Father Sidney C. Burgoyne, 87, pastor emeritus of St. John Fisher Parish in Boothwyn and a World War II U.S. Army veteran who saw service in Germany, died Dec. 6. He taught English in high schools and St. Charles Seminary before being named pastor.
Latinos show love for Our Lady of Guadalupe in pageantry and prayer
Gratitude, honor and a spirit of joyful motherly love pervaded the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe vigil Mass Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Nearly 1,000 parishioners in the Philadelphia Archdiocese processed to the cathedral for the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput.