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Catholic leaders in Holy Land pray Christmas season will bring justice
In a joint message, the patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem affirmed the "hope and life" brought by Jesus' birth, even amid inequality and war. A separate message condemned the Dec. 21 burning of public Christmas trees in two villages in Galilee.
Latino tradition is a ‘dress rehearsal’ for Christmas
"Las Posadas," which reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem over nine evenings, keep area faithful focused on the true meaning of the holiday through song, Scripture and homemade snacks.
Legionaries report ‘chain of abuse’ as victims went on to abuse others
In a Dec. 21 analysis, the Rome-based order stated that the order's deceased founder, Father Marcial Maciel Degollado, sexually abused at least 60 minors and that at least another 51 youngsters were abused in connection with his actions.
Christmas show turns tears into triumph
After his mother's death last month, Father Angelo Hernandez didn't have the heart to stage his annual kids' Christmas drama -- until he consulted his executive producer.
Pope sets term of office for dean of College of Cardinals
After accepting the resignation of 92-year-old Cardinal Angelo Sodano as the college's dean, Pope Francis changed the norms so that the dean would be elected to a five-year term renewable only once.
‘Christendom no longer exists,’ pope says, explaining need to revamp Curia
Ridigity and fear of change prevent the church from fulfilling its mission to preach the Gospel, Pope Francis told cardinals and Vatican officials at a Dec. 21 meeting. The pope stressed that "at the center of everything is the stability of God."
Released from ICE detention, couple comes home to South Philly for Christmas
Five months after being arrested by immigration officials -- and 20 years after fleeing religious and ethnic persecution -- an Indonesian husband and wife return to family and friends, with stronger faith and hope for eventual U.S. citizenship.
St. Joseph Sister Mary Kathryn Quinn dies at 95
In September 1942 the Bethlehem Catholic High School graduate entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill. Formerly known as Sister Leonilla, she ministered throughout the Philadelphia region.
Ring in the new year with Cathedral Young Adults
The Catholic Center for Young Adults is teaming up again with the Cathedral Young Adult group to host a New Year's Eve Mass and party. Make this year a holy new year!
At Christmas party, 500 kids enjoy bash for Jesus’ birthday
Archbishop Charles Chaput and scores of volunteers hosted the cap on a year's worth of fundraising for Catholic Social Services' programs for at-risk children and youth -- with a party just for them Dec. 19.