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Vatican sets up emails, hashtag to send pope birthday greetings

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Even though Pope Francis was planning a "normal" workday for his birthday, well-wishers can help brighten it up with special tweets and emails. Turning 80 Dec. 17, Pope Francis was going to start the day with Mass together with cardinals living in Rome, according to the Vatican press office. The Vatican made the announcement D...

1,000 Christmas turkeys were given away on Dec. 14 to needy Cleveland families

Despite the 19-degree temperatures, folks of all ages braved the cold the morning of Dec. 14 at the annual Society of St. Vincent de Paul turkey give away.

Angels are among us at Light of Hearts Villa

Some people say visiting the angel display at Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford marks the beginning of the Christmas season.

Video - Local Hispanic congregations celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe with special midnight Masses and throughout the day

Bishops declare day of solidarity for immigrants and refugees It is called Mananitas, a traditional, predominantly Mexican celebration on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) where the faithful gather in prayer and to receive the blessings of the God and the Blessed Mother. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops also declared th...

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation on Dec. 8

In the Catholic Church, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation.

Video - “Retirement Fund for Religious” collection to be held in parishes Dec. 10-11

Annual collection helps elderly sisters, brothers, religious order priests WASHINGTON

Christ Child Society honors Bishop Gries

The Cleveland Chapter of the Christ Child Society celebrated its 100th anniversary at its annual Starlight Ball on Dec. 3 at the new Cleveland Hilton Hotel in downtown Cleveland.