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Franciscan Father Rami Asakrieh, pastor of St. Catherine Church in Bethlehem, West Bank, visits Rimon Zablah, 59, in his familyís apartment in Bethlehem Dec. 1, 2020. Father Asakrieh helps Zablah, who has health problems, and the family with essentials since COVID-19 has taken away their work. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill)

Bethlehem at Christmas: Unemployment can mean choosing food or medicine

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Post published:December 4, 2020
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Catholic church in Bethlehem has been overwhelmed with requests for help from people out of work for months

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore welcomes pro-lifers in Annapolis, Md., March 4, 2019, during his opening prayer for the Maryland March for Life. (CNS photo/Kevin J. Parks, Catholic Review) See MARYLAND-MARCH-LIFE March 11, 2019.

Catholics say they’re able to deepen their approach to Advent season this year

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Post published:December 3, 2020
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Staying at home leaves more time, energy for Advent traditions, old and new

Seven Father Ryan seniors sign to play sports in college

Post author:From staff reports
Post published:December 3, 2020
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Signees include three volleyball players, two golfers, swimmer and rower

Pope Francis touches a statue of Our Lady of Lujan during his general audience in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Dec. 2, 2020. The pope continued his series of talks on prayer and reflected on the theme of blessings. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Like parents, God loves his children even at their worst, pope says

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Post published:December 2, 2020
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God waits for sinner’s heart to eventually open and change

The Diocese of Nashville presented the seventh annual "Christmas at the Cathedral" concert on Dec. 3 and 4, featuring the choirs of Father Ryan and Pope John Paul II high schools, St. Cecilia Academy, and Cathedral, accompanied by an orchestra.

‘Christmas at the Cathedral’ concerts cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Post author:From staff reports
Post published:December 1, 2020
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Cathedral hopes concerts can return next year

Cristian Molina, 26, takes his tuberculosis medication at his house in a poor area of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in this Sept. 26, 2019, file photo. In a Nov. 30 video message, Pope Francis said social justice for all men and women cannot be achieved if most of the world's wealth is controlled by a small percentage while the rights of others to a dignified life are disregarded. (CNS photo/Magali Druscovich, Reuters)

Social justice must be founded on care for others, pope tells judges

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Post published:December 1, 2020
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Building social justice is a collective work that must be achieved on a daily basis, pope says

A social media campaign by the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life aims to encourage young people to reach out to their grandparents and older people. You can participate in the campaign by using the hashtag #aGiftOfWisdom. (CNS photo/Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life)

Vatican tells young people to ask for ‘words of wisdom’ for Christmas

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Post published:November 30, 2020
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Dicastery of Laity, the Family and Life launches campaign to encourage young people to reach out to grandparents, other older people

New Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington attends a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis with new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 29, 2020. (CNS photo/Gregorio Borgia, Reuters pool)