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UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit
A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more
Was this Michigan grandfather on a mission from God?
Irving “Francis” Houle was a Michigan father of five known for his holy life. He appeared to bear the stigmata,... Read more
Viganò criticizes Pope Francis' handling of abuse allegations
Recently published remarks from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano take aim at two situations described by the former nuncio as “allegations... Read more
Analysis: Vatican calls for trust, Catholics wait for transparency
In the debate between bishops and the faithful, both sides accept the need for transparency but have very different understandings of the word. Read more
Head of CRS: Global migrant deaths demand action
A string of high-profile migrant deaths in the last week should draw our attention to the thousands more that go... Read more
Analysis: The Amazon synod and the English language
The recent history of Church synods suggests that the results of the Amazon meeting will likely not match the intensity... Read more
Putin visits Pope Francis on July 4th
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis at the Vatican July 4 for a 55-minute private discussion about international... Read more
El Paso migrant shelter closes as 'humanitarian crisis' at border continues
A Catholic aid agency in El Paso, Texas, has closed a temporary shelter for migrants and asylum seekers released from... Read more
Chinese officials crack down on religious funerals, weddings
As the Communist Party of China continues to tighten its grip on the regulation of religion and religious activity, a... Read more
NY archdiocese suit says insurers can't dodge duties, as abuse claims loom
After a New York law temporarily allowed alleged victims of past sexual abuse to file lawsuits that had been barred... Read more
US bishops commend Supreme Court's 2020 census decision
The US bishops on Tuesday applauded the Supreme Court's recent decision blocking the inclusion of a citizenship question on the... Read more
Are economic sanctions on Iran just?
As some observes warn that sanctions on Iran are beginning to restrict the availability of daily necessities, questions have arisen... Read more
Bishops received money from, and complaints about, Bransfield, report says
Allegations of financial impropriety against former Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Michael Bransfield went unheeded for years, according to a new report. Read more
End 'hidden abortion surcharge' in Affordable Care Act, lawmakers tell HHS
Over 125 members of Congress and other pro-life leaders have asked the Trump administration to clarify how abortion coverage is... Read more
Pope Francis gives relic of St. Peter's bones to Orthodox patriarch
Pope Francis gave unexpectedly a reliquary containing what are believed to be bone fragments of St. Peter to Orthodox Patriarch... Read more
'Priests in the Park' offer public witness of confession, Catholicism in Michigan
Dog walkers, bike riders, joggers, and Catholics priests hearing confession - most of these things you can find in any... Read more
Chilean diocese announces solidarity campaign for migrants at border
The migration ministry in the Diocese of Arica, Chile has announced an aid campaign for the hundreds of migrants facing... Read more
'The situation is dramatic': on the papal letter to Catholics in Germany
Monsignor Michael Fuchs, vicar general of the Diocese of Regensburg, has published a reflection on the letter Pope Francis has... Read more
Chicago Tribune op-ed: Public schools can learn from Catholics in handling sex abuse
After an investigative series by the Chicago Tribune uncovered numerous cases of sexual abuse and cover-up in the city’s public... Read more
Analysis: New Vatican constitution to centralize power in state secretariat
A recent draft of a new Vatican consitution proposes a consolidation of power in Rome unprecedented in the modern era. Read more
