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'Anything but a picnic' - Cardinal Dolan on the Church's summer of scandal
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has spoken about how the extended sexual abuse scandals facing the Church have taken a personal toll... Read more
Kavanaugh vote delayed by one week
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on whether or not to recommend Judge Brett Kavanaugh for confirmation to the Supreme... Read more
Bishop Rhoades cleared of wrongdoing by district attorney's investigation
A district attorney in Pennsylvania cleared Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend of any wrongdoing Thursday, and both he... Read more
Planned Parenthood announces new president, pro-life advocates react
Dr. Leana Wen, a former Baltimore City Commissioner of Health, is the new president of Planned Parenthood. The abortion provider... Read more
Texas priest arrested for alleged child sex abuse
A priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston was arrested Tuesday in connection with allegations that he sexually abused at least... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl to ask pope to accept his resignation
An archdiocesan spokesman has confirmed that Cardinal Donald Wuerl will soon ask Pope Francis to accept his resignation as the... Read more
Bishop has not found 'natural causes' for weeping Mary statue
A New Mexico bishop has given an update an apparently weeping statue of the Blessed Mother, saying a diocesan investigation... Read more
Pittsburgh bishop announces Year of Repentance
In the wake of recent sex abuse scandals, Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh has announced a Year of Repentance in... Read more
Annual Mass honors 'rich cultural diversity' of Los Angeles archdiocese
With nearly five million Catholics, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is not only the largest diocese in the United States,... Read more
Don’t use taxpayer money to buy aborted baby parts, pro-life investigators say
Federal research agencies’ purchase of fetal tissue and body parts from a company under investigation for illegally selling them has... Read more
Wuerl to meet with Pope Francis to discuss resignation
The Archbishop of Washington told priests Tuesday that he intends to meet with Pope Francis soon to discuss his resignation... Read more
Boston archdiocese says O’Malley will ‘personally review’ all abuse letters
The Archdiocese of Boston has announced changes to the way it will process and respond to letters addressed to Cardinal... Read more
Missouri to enforce abortion regulations in wake of appeals court ruling
Missouri's health department announced Monday that it will immediately being enforcing state laws regulating abortion clinics and doctors, after a... Read more
The brutal, powerful 9/11 stories of Catholic priests
On the clear, sunny morning of Sept. 11, 2011, Fr. Kevin Madigan heard an explosion overhead. Read more
Kavanaugh's birth control comments spur controversy- What did he say?
Opponents of Judge Brett Kavanaugh have suggested that a reference to birth control pills as “abortion-inducing drugs” during Senate confirmation... Read more
As US closes Palestinian office, Catholics urge that Palestinian voices be heard in peace process
The U.S. State Department announced today Monday it will close the Palestinian Liberation Organization office in Washington because it says... Read more
Bishop Rhoades denies misconduct allegation from time in Harrisburg
An allegation of misconduct has been filed against Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend and is being investigated by... Read more
Baltimore Orioles, CRS send meals to drought-stricken Burkina Faso
The Baltimore Orioles teamed up with Catholic Relief Services last weekend to help feed the hungry in Burkina Faso. Read more
In Oregon, fewer refugees means changes for Catholic Charities
For some 70 years, Catholic Charities in Oregon has helped refugees settle into their new life – assisting with everything... Read more
Florida Catholic event seeks to overcome denial about modern racism
A recent event in a Florida diocese is seeking to help Catholics overcome a lack of awareness about the ongoing... Read more
