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The grandstand of Villamor Air Base was buzzing with teams of workers trying to help people displaced by the super typhoon that struck the central Philippines 10 days earlier. That was where some local nuns stepped in.

If beauty has the power to lead us to God, then, why have so many people stopped believing in it?

It's not too early to shop for Christmas. In fact, it's now or never at some parishes holiday boutiques. I scored some great deals at one parish's Christmas boutique and missed my chance at another. Just so you don't miss your chance, here are some ideas of where to shop and who will benefit from your purchase. And when you combine it with Mass, it will be worth the drive.

The U.S. bishops Nov. 12 approved the development of a pastoral statement on the dangers pornography poses to family life that would serve as a teaching tool for church leaders.

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops by a wide margin Nov. 12. The archbishop, the current USCCB vice president, received 125 votes during the first round of balloting during the fall general assembly of the U.S. bishops in Baltimore.

Laughingly describing himself as America's most famous Catholic, Stephen Colbert headlined the 68th annual dinner of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation held Oct. 17.

There are lots of interesting stories about the early years of discovery in Southern California. Many are not true, but that doesn’t mean the actual truth is completely known.

Need something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas for spiritual enrichment, family fun and food all supporting Catholic causes. Don't forget the documentary on Pope Francis airs Sunday.

Send them the homeless, jobless, the victims of domestic violence and drug addicts, refugees and foster children, those with mental and physical problems. All have been welcomed by Catholic Charities Community Services for the last 80 years.

There are plenty of things Karen Williams will never forget about her abortion. She remembers the abortionist’s eyes. It’s all she could see of him because his face was covered by his surgical mask.