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Three cardinals have ended service on pope's Council of Cardinals

Three members of Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals have officially ended their service as papal advisers on the reform of the Roman Curia.

Dec. 12: 'Queen of people's hearts,' Our Lady of Guadalupe

"Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of Mexico, Empress of the Americas." This grand title, found on traditional banners celebrating the Virgin of Guadalupe, highlights her widespread impact throughout this continent.

Surprise! Pope makes several impromptu visits, including Rome newspaper

Pope Francis made surprise visits Dec. 7 and 8 to people receiving medical care far from their homes, to a dozen intellectually challenged young people and to the staff of a major Rome newspaper.

Cowboy club makes annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The annual ride to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines by Club Los Vaqueros Unidos is the unofficial kickoff to celebrations leading up to the feast day Dec. 12.

'Sand Nativity' brings unique style to Vatican

From the beach town of New Smyrna, Florida, just a stone's throw away from Daytona Beach, Rich Varano never imagined his unique talent of sculpting sand would take him to the heart of Christianity.

Pope revamps Vatican City State structures, laws to boost oversight

Pope Francis approved a new set of laws concerning the structure and governance of Vatican City State in an effort to simplify the many offices and activities of the world's smallest nation and to boost oversight, transparency and budgetary controls.

Advent calendars: Old tradition and modern commercialism, same message

The Advent calendar with one tab or box to open each day for 24 or 25 days taps into something people really like: countdowns. It also highlights the anticipation that is at the heart of the four-week liturgical season of Advent.

Advent is time of vigilance and prayer, Pope Francis says

Christians can turn Christmas into a “pagan” or “mundane” holiday by focusing on the gifts and the tree rather than on the birth of Jesus and his promise to come again, Pope Francis said

New Renew My Church structures for South Side, Bridgeport, Canaryville and Chinatown

On Nov. 27 and 28, the archdiocese announced new structures for 12 parishes and 10 schools (one already closed) as part of Renew My Church. On Dec. 4, it announced recommendations for another three parishes and two schools.

Catholic hospitals take stock following shooting at Mercy

The morning after a gunman killed a doctor, a pharmacy resident and a Chicago police officer at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, more than 300 members of the hospital staff gathered for a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Perry.
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