Archive for September 17, 2018

Pilgrims from China at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on April 5, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Archbishop McCarrick’s unofficial role in Vatican-China relations

Over 20 years, Archbishop McCarrick traveled to China on at least eight occasions, sometimes staying in a state-controlled Beijing seminary,... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Kavanaugh says misconduct allegation is 'completely false'

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has denied allegations made against him by Christine Blasey Ford. Ford authored a letter accusing... Read more

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Cupich, Tobin appointed by Pope Francis to October synod on young people

Pope Francis has appointed several Americans to participate in October’s Vatican synod on young adults, the faith, and vocational discernment.... Read more

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Half of Dutch bishops in late 20th century linked to abuse, report claims

A report published Saturday by a Dutch daily claims that just over half of the Netherland's bishops between 1945 and... Read more

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Penn. class action lawsuit seeks release of all sex abuse allegation records

A class action lawsuit filed Sept. 17 is seeking to require the Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania to release all records... Read more

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This 87-year-old woman feeds the homeless in Chile every week  

Every Wednesday night, 87-year-old Elena Donaire goes out onto the streets of Santiago, Chile, to meet the homeless and attend... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Judge rules lawsuit against faith-based adoption agencies can continue

Federal Judge Paul D. Borman of the Eastern District Court of Michigan denied a motion to dismiss the case Dumont... Read more

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Chilean priest guilty of abuse dismissed from clerical state

Pope Francis has decreed, without recourse to appeal, the dismissal from the clerical state of Cristián Precht Bañados, who was... Read more

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Congressmen object to FDA's 'barbaric' research method using human fetal tissue

The purchasing of aborted fetal tissue for use in research is ‘abhorrent’ and must stop, said 85 members of the... Read more

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Director of Courage releases letter on Penn. abuse report

Courage International, an apostolate to support people with same sex-attraction in leading chaste lives, has issued a statement on three... Read more