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It’s about German migrants braving the new world and the unknown, building families, communities, and Church, and leaving a legacy to inspire us all.

"Este año, estamos invitados a crear una cultura de encuentro donde los ciudadanos viejos y nuevos, junto a los inmigrantes recientes y de hace mucho tiempo, pueden compartir uno con el otro sus esperanzas de una vida mejor", dos cardenales dijeron en un comunicado.

A Scottsdale pastor explains and demonstrates Epiphany and the Blessing of the Home.

CANTON, Ohio (CNS) — In the fall when the Diocese of Youngstown formally opened the sainthood cause for an Ohio woman known for her life of prayer and spiritual gifts, more than 1,000 people filled St. Peter Church in Canton.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Stand up and protect children from exploitation, slaughter and abuse, which includes committing to a policy of “zero tolerance” of sexual abuse by clergy, Pope Francis told the world’s bishops.

The religious makeup of the 115th Congress is significantly Christian — 91 percent — with four more Catholics than last term.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.

Scientists, activists and people of faith are assisting with the initiative and a forthcoming website will help Catholics in any diocese.

GLENDALE — On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, when most people bustle about with last-minute Christmas preparations, about 250 Catholics gathered at a Glendale Planned Parenthood facility that performs abortions through 17 weeks and six days’ gestation.

In multicultural Lebanon, even Muslims appreciate the public Nativity scenes.