Archive for November 24, 2015

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In Australia, bishops face legal complaint for defending marriage

The Sydney archbishop has strongly defended the freedom of the Catholic Church in response to a legal complaint claiming the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes

Chicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope names first Catholic bishop to oversee Anglican ordinariate

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven Lopes, a Catholic priest from California, as the new bishop who will head the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Trial begins for five accused in second 'Vatileaks' case

On Tuesday a preliminary hearing of the five individuals accused of leaking and disseminating confidential financial documents was held in... Read more

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Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome

Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Compassion vs. security: What to do with Syrian refugees?

As the U.S. plans to increase its intake of Syrian refugees to 10,000 next year, Americans – including Catholics –... Read more