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Sister Joan Gray, S.S.J., dies at 88
Sister Joan ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the dioceses of Allentown, Camden and Harrisburg during her 66 years of religious life.
Sister Loretta Dinda, 81, dies; was teacher, care minister
The I.H.M. sister originally from St. Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia taught middle grades in archdiocesan schools for 33 years and ministered to the sick at Philadelphia hospitals for 19 years.
More aid from South Florida for Bahamas like an early Christmas present
In time for Christmas, a trailer loaded with supplies furnished through donations from Catholics and charitable foundations around the South Florida region, reached the Bahamas capital and port city of Nassau Dec. 7.
Aid agencies in Brazil face a difficult task helping Venezuelan refugees
"The stronger (refugees) came first, in 2018 and at the beginning of the year. Now we are seeing more desperate, more vulnerable Venezuelans crossing, with little money and debilitating health."
When it comes to pope, social media comments don’t always reflect reality
While facing sometimes angry criticism in social media, the pope repeatedly has encouraged journalists to "unmask" destructive news, guard against reporting "fake news" and to undertake their important work with humility in the search for truth.
Evangelization happens in Philippine shopping malls, Cardinal Tagle says
It might be "unbelievable" to people in other countries, but a Catholic chapel inside a shopping mall and thousands of people attending Mass there have become a new norm among Filipinos.
Mater Dei Catholic School marks meaning of Christmas
The Lansdale school held its Christmas Pageant Dec. 10, featuring all of the school's students and led by the eighth graders. The evening was filled with carols, prayer and plenty of Christmas spirit.
Kenya Catholics seek donations for Muslims during Christmas season
Catholic leaders in northeastern Kenya are collecting donations to gift Muslims over Christmas season, despite attempts by al-Shabab Islamist militants to ignite a rift between the two faiths.
Pope accepts resignation of nuncio to France accused of misconduct
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Luigi Ventura, the nuncio to France, who has been under investigation for sexual misconduct in France and in Canada.
Death penalty foes applaud message of new movie ‘Just Mercy’
The film may rouse "the part of society that either doesn't believe the death penalty is still in practice or chooses to ignore it," said leaders of a Catholic seeking to eliminate death penalty laws and executions.