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Mideast Catholic leaders call for peace, stability in region
Meeting in Cairo November 25-29, the Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East addressed political, economic and social difficulties that many countries are suffering as a result of unrest, violence, extremism and terrorism.
Advent retreat explores ‘Three Comings of Christ’
Theologian and Trinitarian Sister Sara Butler will lead a day-long conference on Dec. 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul that includes Mass, confession and eucharistic adoration.
British bishops urge voters to question candidates on life issues
Britain's bishops have made the right to life a priority for Catholics ahead of a general election in which two major political parties have promised to liberalize abortion laws.
Trajectory of hateful rhetoric led to Holocaust, say speakers
Hate speech must be stopped "in its tracks," Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said in remarks during an interfaith dialogue at Loyola Academy in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette.
Christmas cards provide hope for the hungry
With handcrafted artwork and heartfelt greetings, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services affirms the reason for the season, while raising funds for the agency's food cupboards.
Evangelizers are like angels, bringing good news to the world, pope says
The pope spoke to bishops, religious and laypeople taking part in an international meeting at the Vatican Nov. 28-30. The meeting discussed the pope's apostolic exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel").
Catholic-Orthodox efforts at unity must be local, too, pope says
In a letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Pope Francis called for shared spiritual and charitable projects on the diocesan and parish level "wherever Catholics and Orthodox live side by side."
Our Lady of Guadalupe topic of talk at West Grove parish
An Italian expert on the apparition of the Blessed Mother in Mexico and the tilma on which her image appears will speak at Assumption BVM Parish. He will display a life-size replica of the tilma.
Church cares for ‘wounded couples,’ pope says
The sacrament of marriage cannot be "improvised," but must be prepared for and nourished throughout the couple's journey, Pope Francis said, adding the church "cries and suffers with" couples in crisis.
Archbishop Lori: Bishops must focus on poor, not seek personal gain
Archbishop Lori, who was appointed earlier this year to investigate allegations of sexual and financial improprieties made against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, said Pope Francis "warns us against using our ministry for financial gain or personal comfort."