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Creche up for one day, then Delaware town’s leaders order its removal
Catholics members of St. Edmond Parish in Rehoboth Beach got verbal approval to erect the Kiwanis Club's creche in the town square, as it has for the past 50 years. But town leaders later objected after receiving complaints.
Catholic social teaching held up in efforts to overcome polarization
The basic message behind such efforts during the last year is simple: come to see perceived "enemies" as real people, deserving of respect and dignity.
Meet the millennial Catholics of Phila. sticking with their faith
The church's sexual abuse scandal may have rocked Mass attendance in recent years, but young Catholics explain why they stay in the church. They don't doubt Christ's presence and message today.
Virtue and veggies can help keep off the holiday pounds
Most Americans gain weight over the holidays, but local Catholic experts in nutrition and ethics offer practical ways to avoid the "food free-for-all" and practice temperance toward all created goods -- and goodies.
Three cardinals end service on pope’s Council of Cardinals
In September, the council members had asked the pope for a reflection on "the work, structure and composition of the council itself, also taking into account the advanced age of some of its members."
Shooting in Brazilian cathedral leaves five dead, four injured
UPDATED - The shooting occurred Dec. 11 just as parishioners from Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral in Campinas, near Sao Paulo, were leaving a midday Mass.
Don’t be afraid to ask for things from God in prayer, pope says
No one should be afraid to turn to God with prayer, especially in times of great doubt, suffering and need, Pope Francis said.
New law will provide relief to genocide victims in Iraq, Syria
President Donald Trump has signed into law the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018, which will provide humanitarian relief to genocide victims in Iraq and Syria and hold accountable Islamic State perpetrators of genocide.
Young adults who leave church start at age 13, study shows
A new study on young adults leaving the Catholic Church found people stopped identifying as Catholics long before they ceased attending a parish. The leading reasons: church teaching on homosexuality and disbelief in religion.
Cards for a cause: Christmas greetings are gift to the poor
Each Christmas card of Nutritional Development Services represents a donation to food programs that help the needy in our area. It's not too late to send these original cards and give the gift of food.