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Top officials of Vatican press office resign
After just over two years in their roles, Greg Burke and Paloma Garcia Ovejero have stepped down, saying that "it's best the Holy Father is completely free to assemble a new team."
Little Flower students, staff put ‘faith in action’ at Christmas
Now in its 40th year, "Operation Santa Claus" collects clothing, shoes and toys for families in area parishes, bringing help and hope to those in need.
Christians working with Syrians: U.S. withdrawal puts minorities at risk
A growing chorus of Christian voices is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to pull some 2,000 American troops from Syria. The move could force Christians to flee their homes again.
Bishops hope renewed spirit of holiness emerges from January retreat
The U.S. bishops will start 2019 with a spiritual retreat Jan. 2-8 at Mundelein to pray and reflect on the important matters facing the Catholic Church such as the abuse crisis.
‘Everything changes’ with Christ’s birth, pope says
The Annunciation -- the Angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will bear God's son -- was such a tremendous, history-changing event that preaching about it is extremely difficult, Pope Francis said.
Archdiocese posts latest financial information
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia released new audited financial statements Dec. 20 for 10 church agencies and entities for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2018.
In letter, Archbishop Gomez said bishop’s retirement meant for healing
Citing health and other personal reasons, Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar, 69, said he offered his retirement to Pope Francis for "the good of the church."
Vietnam, Vatican agree to upgrade diplomatic relations in near future
The two official delegations met in Hanoi Dec. 19 for the seventh meeting of the Vietnam-Holy See joint working group, which is trying to pave the way for full diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the communist government.
Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse
UPDATED - A report by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan shows clergy sexual abuse of minors in the state to be "significantly more extensive" than what the state's dioceses had previously reported.
Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa open for Christmas Mass, visits
The Pauline Fathers and Brothers invite everyone to start a new Christmas tradition at the national shrine in Doylestown, with light shows, live Nativity scenes and Masses in English and Polish, through Jan. 20.