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Blessing of Center City Christmas Creche
The parish of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul invites you to the annual blessing of its Christmas creche on Wednesday, Dec. 18, led by a children's choir.
Abuse survivor sues Vatican, wants ‘sweeping child protection changes’
John Bellocchio alleges Vatican officials were aware of McCarrick's behavior over his more than 60 years as a cleric and yet continued to promote him as a church leader.
Indonesian bishops to take steps to address claims of sexual abuse
The secretary of the Indonesian bishops' seminary commission confirmed the claim saying that his commission had received reports from sources detailing at least 56 abuse victims.
Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise, pope says
Martyrdom "is the sign that we are on Jesus' path; it's a blessing from the Lord that within the people of God there is someone who gives this witness of martyrdom," he said.
Guards attacked at national shrine in D.C. in apparent domestic incident
The suspect allegedly used his car to hit a female security guard "with whom he was acquainted," trying to run her over. A second guard then confronted the assailant and was later stabbed multiple times while inside the crypt area in the lower part of the basilica.
Daleiden, colleague charged with nine counts of criminal eavesdropping
The charges stem from undercover investigative videos filmed in 2015 which showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing fees related to selling fetal tissue.
CUA an onsite, online repository for Archbishop Sheen’s archives
Some years ago, The Catholic University of America in Washington, using the most advanced technology it had available, digitized its archives on Archbishop Sheen, as well as maintaining them on the university campus.
Rome conference focuses on holistic approach to caring for elderly
Religions share an understanding of the importance of caring for people's physical, emotional and spiritual needs -- and this precious insight is especially needed in the field of palliative care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.
Catholics urged to pray novena for Archbishop Sheen’s beatification
A novena had been planned to prepare for and lead to Archbishop Sheen's scheduled beatification in Peoria Dec. 21. The beatification date was postponed, however, by the Vatican.
Everyday Heroes: How former Eagles GM founded Ronald McDonald houses
For Jim Murray, reaching the Super Bowl paled in comparison to what he calls his personal Super Bowl -- founding the first Ronald McDonald House for families of sick children in 1974.