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Cardinal DiNardo welcomes Vatican inquiry into McCarrick files
The president of the U.S.’ bishops’ conference said Sunday he welcomes the Vatican’s announcement of a further investigation into files... Read more
Pope Francis: Lasting marriage needs self-gift and Christ's grace
A married couple striving to faithfully live out their life-long commitment to each other, need both God’s grace and love... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet: Vigano in ‘open and scandalous rebellion’ against Pope Francis
The Vatican’s prefect for the Congregation for Bishops released a letter Sunday morning refuting charges Pope Francis lifted sanctions against... Read more
Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
The Senate voted 50-48 Saturday to confirm the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The vote follows... Read more
Young people meet with Pope Francis, Synod Fathers
At the end of the first week of the youth synod Saturday, Pope Francis and over 250 bishops spent the... Read more
Church's youngest cardinal points youth synod to God's word
The Church’s youngest cardinal said Saturday that the Word of God must be the central point of the Church’s message... Read more
Pope Francis orders review of Vatican McCarrick files
The Vatican announced Saturday that it would review its files pertaining to allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of... Read more
Church in Colombia aids 5,000 Venezuelan emigrants a day
The Church in Colombia is assisting some 5,000 Venezuelan migrants a day, the president of the country's bishops' conference announced... Read more
Catholic Charities of Lubbock aids homeless youth
Catholic Charities of Lubbock has increased its efforts to help combat the homeless youth crisis in the northwest Texas city. Read more
Help us live a faith that truly heals, young Scottish Catholics tell synod
A Catholic faith lived and taught with integrity is needed to help heal and renew the lives of young adults... Read more
Federal judge strikes down St. Louis abortion law as unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled Sept. 30 that a St. Louis ordinance banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions violates both... Read more
Florida dioceses show support for investigation of abuse at institutions statewide
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a tip site Thursday for people to report allegations of past child sex abuse... Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 5
The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more
Youth synod bishop apologizes to young people on behalf of Church leaders
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney apologized to young people on behalf of Church leaders in a speech at the Synod... Read more
Ireland adopts policy aimed at Catholic school admissions
A new law in the Republic of Ireland will prohibit primary schools from taking religion into account in admissions, a... Read more
Ahead of Brexit, Irish fear border tensions and split parishes
Catholic leaders fear a revival of border tensions in Ireland following Brexit. As the United Kingdom prepares for its withdrawal... Read more
U.S. youth synod participant wants diocesan-level change
A young U.S. Catholic participating in the 2018 Synod of Bishops said he hopes the Vatican meeting is a starting... Read more
Caggiano: Youth synod bishops must address sexual abuse crisis
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport said Thursday that the Church must discuss its sexual abuse crisis if it is to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to youth synod: Developed nations stuck in a 'moral adolescence'
While the idea of being “forever young” can seem appealing, the underdevelopment of morality is a problem in developed nations,... Read more
Ezzati declines to answer questions in Chilean abuse probe
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago exercised his legal right to silence Wednesday after being summoned for questioning by a state... Read more
