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Supreme Court rules against 2 states on pandemic worship restrictions
Once again siding with houses of worship, the high court ordered lower federal courts in Colorado and New Jersey Dec. 15 to reexamine state-imposed indoor worship restrictions.
Young adults share faith, cultural gifts at Mass in Elkins Park
The third in a series of pilgrimage Masses in the archdiocese brought together young adult leaders representing multicultural Catholic communities with the Office for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees.
Donors stock diaper pantry for Bucks County babies
Catholic Social Services' Levittown center recently received much-needed support for its diaper pantry, thanks to St. Andrew School in Newtown and the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund.
In Nigeria, nun cares for abandoned children labeled as witches
Since 2007 Sister Matylda Iyang has cared for dozens of malnourished and homeless children abandoned by their mothers -- and worse, including violence and death.
Pope says Vatican City will aim for net-zero carbon emissions
Pope Francis urged everyone to be part of a new culture of care for others and the planet. "The time has come for a change in direction. Let us not rob the new generations of their hope in a better future."
Away with the manger? Vatican’s Nativity scene spurs controversy
People have a right to express their dislike of the untraditional Nativity scene at St. Peter's Square, said a priest who specializes in catechesis through art, but he encouraged a "more mature understanding of their faith."
In predominantly Christian Uganda, some still fear attacks
Millions of Christians in Uganda face persecution from radical Muslims and members of traditional African religions. In the country's decentralized government, one region has become a self-governed Shariah fiefdom.
O quiet night: Christmas carols likely a COVID casualty at Masses
Due to the pandemic, safety accommodations at churches across the country have included removing hymnals from pews, sidelining choirs and discouraging congregational singing.
After shipwreck, bishops denounce treatment of Venezuelan refugees
After a boat carrying refugees was denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago and subsequently shipwrecked, Venezuelan bishops said the deadly incident was a serious human rights violation.
California priest wins in court fight against pandemic limits on churches
A state judge issued a preliminary injunction, pending a full trial, of restrictions on churches and not many businesses including home improvement stores and hair salons.