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God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says
In his Jan. 1 World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis prayed that 2021 would be a time of "human and spiritual growth" and "a time to build and not to destroy. He also prayed for the people of Yemen.
Rethink New Year’s resolutions in order to keep them, say area faithful
Setting and attaining self-improvement goals is possible if you're willing to learn from the past and rely on God, said a number of local priests and parishioners.
Delco families get helping hand for their holiday tables
Some 500 Chester households received a week's worth of breakfast and lunch for each child, along with healthy Christmas dinners, thanks to archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
Manger scene in alley brings ‘light in the darkness’
A crèche behind Our House Ministries in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood has brightened an area struggling with poverty, addiction and gun violence.
Outreach ministry to migrant workers reaches from Vermont to Mexico
Acting on the Burlington Diocesan Synod, one Vermont parish set to provide pastoral ministry to the area's Catholic migrant farm workers, and help them raise money for families back home in Mexico.
In final push to limit asylum, administration cites public health concerns
In its last days, the Trump administration, which has cut asylum and other similar immigration protections to the U.S., is using the coronavirus to bar asylum seekers into the country.
Americans invited to honor St. Thomas Becket’s martyrdom
The White House issued a proclamation honoring the 850th anniversary of the English martyr, and underscoring restrictions on religious liberty around the world.
Christmas feast brings hope, joy to older adults amid COVID
Catholic Housing and Community Services teamed up with area partners to deliver holiday meals, treats, gifts, cards -- and above all, compassion -- to residents of archdiocesan senior living complexes.
Head of German bishops, self-described conservative, calls for change
Limburg Bishop Georg Bätzing suggested changing norms on care for homosexual persons, ordination of women and sharing Communion with Protestants. He called on the Vatican to allow decentralized administration and to permit leeway.
Pope prays for victims of powerful earthquake in Croatia
The magnitude 6.4 quake was the second to strike the country in two days. Seven people were known to have died; dozens were injured and many more people remained missing.