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Transcript of Cardinal Blase Cupich interview on Vigano
On Aug. 27, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago was interviewed by Chicago NBC 5 reporter Mary Ann Ahern, about an... Read more
Circuit court upholds 'In God We Trust' on currency
The phrase “In God We Trust” does not violate the Constitution, a circuit court of appeals ruled on Aug. 28. Read more
Continued Hurricane Harvey recovery aided by Catholic Charities grant
Hurricane Harvey victims still need recovery assistance one year later, and Corpus Christi Catholic Charities aims to continue its services... Read more
Pittsburgh priest: Catholics angered by abuse reports deserve a hearing
Catholics who are demoralized, angered, or scandalized by revelations about sex abuse must feel free to talk to clergy and... Read more
Catholic Charities school supply giveaway brings joy to Virginia families
For the third year in a row, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia has given away free school... Read more
After controversy, Calif. bishop to put planned retirement home up for sale
A 73-year-old bishop in California has changed his retirement plans after media reports sparked criticism of his decision to purchase... Read more
Cupich dismisses Viganò claims as a 'rabbit hole'
Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich has dismissed recent allegations made by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., saying that... Read more
National Review Board calls for lay investigation of all misconduct claims
The body charged with advising the U.S. bishops on sexual abuse prevention has called for an independent lay-led investigation into... Read more
Where did retired McCarrick live after alleged Vatican sanctions?
The Archdiocese of Washington has declined to confirm new details about the post-retirement living arrangements of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, and... Read more
Vigano testimony receives mixed response from US bishops
Multiple bishops have responded to a testimony published over the weekend by a former apostolic nuncio to the United States,... Read more
DiNardo calls for conclusive answers to questions raised by Viganò's testimony
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, reaffirmed Monday the need for a “prompt and thorough... Read more
Bishops in Illinois plan to work with attorney general on sex abuse inquiry
Several Illinois bishops have indicated their desire to discuss with the state attorney general their dioceses' sexual abuse policies, noting... Read more
After 95 years, NY rules end Catholic adoption and foster services in Buffalo
Adoption and foster services through Catholic Charities of Buffalo are ending because state rules do not allow the agency to... Read more
Former nunciature official: 'Vigano said the truth'
Monsignor Jean-François Lantheaume, the former first counsellor at the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C., has said that the former nuncio,... Read more
How seminaries help men discern the call to chaste celibacy
When seminaries aim to form Catholic men to live a chaste, celibate life, it’s a matter of both the right... Read more
Wuerl denies he was informed of Vatican restrictions on McCarrick
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington has denied a report that he was informed about restrictions apparently placed by the Vatican... Read more
World Youth Day Cross and Marian Icon tour US
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has organized a tour of of the official World Youth Day Cross and Marian... Read more
Senate amendment to defund Planned Parenthood fails
The Senate on Thursday rejected a measure that would have blocked federal government funding to Planned Parenthood. The amendment, proposed... Read more
Who might follow Cardinal Wuerl in DC?
In the ten days since the publication of an Aug. 14 Pennsylvania grand jury report on clerical sexual abuse, newspapers... Read more
Catholic sisters host trivia night to support elderly religious
As part of a fundraiser to support elderly religious, Philadelphia sisters are challenging area Catholics to a battle of wits. Read more
