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Come for a night of caroling in Philadelphia
The Sisters of Life invite all to enjoy the hope and light of Christmas with a night of caroling in the city on Thursday, Dec. 16. Hot chocolate and cookies, as well as the sacrament of confession, will be provided.
Settlement funds help restart archdiocesan foster care program
Following a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is working to relaunch a "foundational mission program" for vulnerable kids.
In Greece, Pope expresses concern for democracy’s decline in Europe
"Here democracy was born," Pope Francis told Greek officials. "Yet we cannot avoid noting with concern how today -- and not only in Europe -- we are witnessing a retreat from democracy" to authoritarianism and populism's "easy answers."
Hong Kong’s new Catholic bishop promises bridge building
At his installation Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan, 62, wanted to heal the rift among Catholics and between Christian denominations, the Chinese government and society after two years of pro-democracy protests.
Pope tells Greek young people to dream big, trust God’s love
During his visit to suburban Athens Dec. 6, Pope Francis gave a detailed response to teenagers' and young adults' concerns and questions, saying that their unique experiences also reflected something many other young people have in common.
Pope asks pardon for sins that drove Catholic, Orthodox apart
Like St. John Paul II before him, Pope Francis apologized to members of the Orthodox Church of Greece for the ways Catholics had offended them, and called for unity. "How can we testify before the world to the harmony of the Gospel, if we Christians remain separated?"
Pope tells reporters Paris archbishop was hounded out by gossip
Pope Francis told reporters he accepted the resignation of Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris because, while acknowledging "a failure" in his relationship with a woman, the archbishop's reputation had been destroyed publicly.
Kenyan diocese mourns deaths after bus plunges into swollen river
At least 32 people were killed when an overcrowded bus carrying a Catholic choir plunged into the Enziu River. The choir had sung for a renewal of vows for an elderly couple. One family lost 11 members. At least 30 people were rescued.
Local pro-life advocates gather to pray for Supreme Court case on abortion
As the justices convened Dec. 1 to consider a major challenge to Roe v. Wade, dozens of faithful "took it to the Lord" in front of a Philadelphia Planned Parenthood site.
Catholic athletes give thanks for the memories this year
Seven young men and women, standout players at their Philadelphia Catholic League schools and contributors to this season's winning teams, expressed their gratitude to God, family, coaches and teammates for abundant blessings.