Archive for August 28, 2018

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Italian bishops receive 100 Eritrean migrants stranded at port

The Italian bishops’ conference will accept the majority of African migrants who have spent 10 days stranded on a coast... Read more

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National Review Board calls for lay investigation of all misconduct claims

The body charged with advising the U.S. bishops on sexual abuse prevention has called for an independent lay-led investigation into... Read more

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Cupich dismisses Viganò claims as a 'rabbit hole'

Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich has dismissed recent allegations made by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., saying that... Read more

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Hospital wedding of terminally ill woman a powerful witness, priest says

The recent wedding of a young Brazilian woman with terminal cancer was a powerful witness to the sacrifice and permanence... Read more

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Catholic Charities school supply giveaway brings joy to Virginia families

For the third year in a row, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia has given away free school... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Viganò denies accusations of obstruction in Nienstedt investigation

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has released a statement responding to accusations that he had curtailed an investigation in 2014 into... Read more

Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica, the seat of the Archbishop of Agana, Guam. Public Domain.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis personally considering Guam archbishop's appeal

Pope Francis is personally considering the appeal of Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who was found guilty of certain unspecified accusations... Read more

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Gänswein: Benedict did not 'confirm' Vigano testimony

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s personal secretary said Tuesday that the former pope has not commented on a testimony released Saturday... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

After controversy, Calif. bishop to put planned retirement home up for sale

A 73-year-old bishop in California has changed his retirement plans after media reports sparked criticism of his decision to purchase... Read more