Archive for September 26, 2018

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, Minn. CNA file photo?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Alleged abuse victim searches for justice in the Diocese of Crookston

In 1971, when Ron Vasek was 16 years old, a priest invited him to take a trip. The priest, Fr.... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

For the persecuted, there is hope in Mary's care, Pope Francis says

Despite the pain and suffering they have experienced, Catholics in the Baltic states can take hope in the steadfast care... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis urges reconciliation in message to Church in China

Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday to encourage Chinese Catholics to work toward reconciliation and communion with one another following... Read more

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Preparations for independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church cause tensions

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church seems on the verge of achieving independent status, a development straining ties between the Patriarchs of... Read more

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Diocese of Arlington annouces review of all clergy files

The Diocese of Arlington has announced that it is conducting a review of all clergy personnel files and that it... Read more

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Minn. archbishop affirms abuse victims' courage as settlement approved

At a hearing in US bankruptcy court Tuesday, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis told clergy abuse victims... Read more

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By Ed Condon

‘Shame and sorrow’: English bishops promise independent review of safeguarding procedures

The bishops of England and Wales have released a statement addressing the recent sexual abuse scandals in the Church, both... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Millennials staying married at a higher rate

Philip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, released an analysis Sept. 15 which drew on census data... Read more

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Archbishop Lori: Investigative team is already working in WV diocese

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore has begun an investigation into the alleged misconduct of Bishop Michael Bransfield, who until recently... Read more

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More than 20,000 attend episcopal consecration in Indonesia

At least 20,000 people were present Wednesday for the episcopal consecration of Bishop Ewaldus Martinus Sedu of Maumere, UCA News... Read more

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Parish of priest who denounced drug traffickers attacked in Argentina

Mary Our Queen parish and Paul VI school in Rosario, Argentina, were the target of an attack by criminals apparently... Read more

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Oregon ballot initiative would curtail taxpayer funding of abortion

A ballot initiative in the state of Oregon could, if passed, ban the use of public funds for abortion on... Read more