Archive for August 16, 2018

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By Courtney Mares

US bishops invite Vatican investigation into McCarrick scandal

 The U.S. bishops’ conference called for a Vatican-led investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups surrounding Archbishop Theodore McCarrick,... Read more

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By JD Flynn

‘What do you want to know?’ The Catholic reaction to bishops and sexual abuse

Among the sexual abusers mentioned in the Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report, one priest merits particular attention.  Read more

The camp for internally displaced persons at St Peter Claver Cathedral in Bangassou, CAR, Oct. 21, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic institutions in CAR shelter displaced Muslims from threat of attack

In the Central African Republic's Diocese of Bangassou, several Catholic institutions have taken in displaced Muslims who face violence at... Read more

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Muslim woman who declined handshake wins labor case in Sweden

A labor court in Sweden has sided with a Muslim woman whose job interview was cut short when she refused... Read more

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Irish bishop: Papal visit a chance to recognize sin, work to repair the Church

The Pope’s visit to Ireland is a time for the Church to reflect on her past failings and consider how... Read more

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'Shame and sorrow' – Holy See responds to Pennsylvania report

The Holy See on Thursday denounced sexual abuse and called for accountability for both perpetrators and leaders who covered up... Read more

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Beloved Texas priest asks for prayers after ALS diagnosis

Fr. Stephen Jasso said he knew something was wrong this past February, about two months after retiring as the pastor... Read more

Submerged vehicles on a flooded street are pictured following monsoon rains in Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala, Aug. 16, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Caritas India offers assistance to victims of monsoon floods in Kerala

After at least 73 people were killed in floods caused by monsoon rains in India's Kerala state, Caritas India and... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke, prefect emeritus of the Apostolic Signatura, at the March for Life in Rome, May 10, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Burke: We face a grave crisis, touching the heart of the Church

Cardinal Raymond Burke said Thursday that the Catholic Church is facing “a very grave crisis” due to the “grievous failure”... Read more