Archive for July 30, 2018

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By Christine Rousselle

Bishops announce nine-week novena ahead of Supreme Court confirmation

A Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life is being led by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope accepts resignation of Australian archbishop convicted of not reporting abuse

Pope Francis accepted Monday the resignation of Archbishop Philip Wilson following calls for the prelate’s removal as head of the... Read more

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Bishop: Marriage is for life, so choose wisely

A thriving and holy marriage depends on choosing a suitable spouse, having realistic expectations for the difficulties of marriage, and... Read more

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Albany.?w=200&h=150

Albany bishop: Clerical sex abuse a 'profoundly spiritual crisis'

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany wrote to the clerics of his local Church Sunday, saying that abuse of authority and... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Chilean bishops in the sacristy of the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Jan. 16, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Chilean bishops meet to discuss sexual abuse scandal

The Chilean bishops convened Monday for the start of a week-long assembly on the sexual abuse scandal in the Church... Read more

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Cardinal Tobin: McCarrick's resignation necessary for accountability

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark responded Saturday to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick's resignation from the college of cardinals, which came amid numerous allegations... Read more

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Cardinal Mueller: To lead in Europe, Germany must recover moral strength

While Germany has the potential to be a major European leader, the Church in the country must take a strong... Read more

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UK court decision will mean vulnerable patients' starvation, critic says

Brain-damaged patients will be endangered by a U.K. Supreme Court decision making it easier to end their assisted nutrition and... Read more

Blessed Solanus Casey. Photo courtesy of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Detroit celebrates the first feast of the 'approachably holy' Blessed Solanus Casey

Sixty one years after his death and eight months after his beatification, Blessed Father Solanus Casey is still able to... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Honduran bishops' conference at the Vatican, Sept. 4, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Honduran bishops deny 'culture of homosexuality' at national seminary

The Honduran bishops' conference on Monday denied there exists a homosexual culture at the national seminary, in response to a... Read more