Archive for November 26, 2019

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Anchorage looks to eliminate homelessness with help of grant from Amazon CEO

A multi-million dollar grant could help Catholic Social Services of Anchorage and its partners bring the homeless population of that... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Analysis: What will the Vatican tell Moneyval?

Next month, the Holy See is due to send a report to Moneyval, the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering watchdog,... Read more

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Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Gary, Indiana

Msgr. Robert J. McClory has been appointed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, the Vatican announced... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

'Once the Church is persecuted, the faith becomes alive': a pastor's story

On May 4, 2002, Monsignor Romeo Saniel felt the gun against the back of his head and heard a loud click. It... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Mary can renew the family and the parish, new USCCB evangelization chair says

Bishop Andrew Cozzens was elected as the chairman of the Committee on Evangelization of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) at... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

On papal flight, Pope Francis talks Vatican financial scandal

Although investigators are looking into a controversial Vatican investment in a luxury London property development, whether the deal was corrupt... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

International Conference on Christian Persecution convenes in Budapest

Patriarchs, cardinals, politicians, and Christians from across the globe are in Budapest this week for the International Conference on Christian... Read more

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Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Japan

CNA's full transcript of the pope's Nov. 26 in-flight press conference, during his flight from Tokyo, Japan to Rome:  Read more

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Irish nuns’ transfer of hospital land criticized over abortion plans

A pending land transfer from a religious community to the Irish government for the construction of a new maternity hospital... Read more

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Papal press conference ponders peace

Pope Francis reemphasized opposition to nuclear weapons, the global arms trade, and capital punishment on the plane ride back to... Read more

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Vancouver archdiocese releases report on sex abuse cases

The Archdiocese of Vancouver released Friday a report on clergy sexual abuse, including 31 recommendations for improvements to policies and... Read more

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Louisiana says abortion clinic is hiding criminal evidence

The Louisiana Department of Justice is asking an appeals court to unseal documents from abortion provider June Medical Services (Hope... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Papal honors for Courage director point to clear Catholic witness

Papal honors for Father Phillip Bochanski have been announced, and the priest says they are a recognition of the Courage... Read more