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In 2018, Catholics spearheaded efforts in response to climate change
Catholic organizations called for greater personal responsibility in tackling climate change and stepped up their advocacy in opposing the rollback of U.S. environmental regulations during the last year.
Women religious open Christmas season with German Catholic tradition
The sights and sounds of Christmas brightened the massive dome of the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand as six Sisters of St. Benedict rang out "Silent Night" on hand bells.
In Philadelphia, spirit of Christmas past keeps up with present
How Americans have celebrated the holiday has changed dramatically over the centuries, writes a local historian. Catholics have helped to make Christmas more vibrant, bringing their cultures to bear on the celebration.
Syracuse bishop hopes releasing list on abuse will bring ‘peace, healing’
The Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of clergy credibly accused of abusing minors, which goes back to the 1950s.
L.A. archdiocese won’t press charges against nuns for ‘misappropriation’
The religious order Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, of which Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper and Sister Lana Chang are members, has agreed to a "full restitution" of money used for personal matters by the two women.
Still time to curb worst effects of warmer world, says climate scientist
An internationally renowned pioneer in climate science and climate change research, in an address at Villanova University, said that rather than "finger-pointing" about the causes of global warming, people need take collective action to slow the process.
St. Eleanor captures statewide, archdiocesan volleyball titles
The varsity girls team of the Collegeville parish capped at sterling 36-1 season by capturing the Pennsylvania diocesan championship Nov. 18, after earlier besting Visitation B.V.M. in the Philadelphia Archdiocesan tourney.
Bishops: Ukrainians have ‘sacred duty’ to defend against Russian forces
The bishops said Russian actions had been condemned by the international community and countered by the Ukrainian government's imposition of martial law in 10 regions.
At Advent, make peace, not war, pope says at morning Mass
"What do I do to help peace in the world?" he asked. "Do I always make some excuse to go to war, to hate, to talk about others? That's warfare! Am I meek? Do I try to build bridges?"
Cardinal tells COP24 climate needs present ‘challenge of civilization’
The Vatican challenged countries gathered for the 24th U.N. Climate Change Conference to focus on the needs of the present and the future as it worked to take swift action.