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Bishop Cozzens: The light shines in the darkness
In a column in The Catholic Spirit last week, Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Saint Paul and Minneapolis reflected on... Read more
U.S. bishops announce new abuse-prevention measures and call for McCarrick investigation
The reforms include the establishment of an independent reporting mechanism to receive complaints against bishops, and the development of a... Read more
Ballot initiative could end legal brothels in one Nevada county
Lyon County is one of the 16 counties in Nevada that allows for legal prostitution. But this November, voters will... Read more
Never again, again: Bishops promise action, but will it make a difference?
Something must be done - this is the consensus of cardinals, bishops, priests, and laity as the Church continues to... Read more
Cardinal 'blanches' while celebrating recurring miracle of saint's liquefied blood
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe of Naples usually does not faint at the sight of blood. Read more
Ireland repeals Eighth Amendment, clearing path for legal abortion
The Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which provided legal protection for the unborn, was officially repealed Sept. 18. The... Read more
Brooklyn diocese reaches $27.5m settlement over abuse by lay volunteer
The Diocese of Brooklyn and an after-school program reached a $27.5 million settlement Tuesday with four men who were sexually... Read more
Pope Francis meets Bono
U2 front man Bono had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican Wednesday afternoon, saying afterward the Holy... Read more
Pope Francis: To honor one's parents, follow the saints
There are many saints who demonstrate that even if one comes from a difficult childhood, or does not have good... Read more
As Florence subsides, Catholic Charities in NC ready to offer assistance
While Hurricane Florence has decreased to a tropical depression, it is still churning up tornadoes and bringing record flooding throughout... Read more
Scicluna: On abuse crisis, Church must go from words to action
According to Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the pope’s recent decision to call to Rome the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around... Read more
Indian bishop accused of rape steps aside, requests leave from Vatican
A Catholic bishop in India accused of raping a nun repeatedly over the course of two years has written to... Read more
Canadian cardinal: Women should help screen, train priest applicants
Increasing the role of women in screening and training priests is among the steps that should be taken to prevent... Read more
Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement, Chinese newspaper reports
A newspaper tied to the Chinese Communist Party reported Tuesday that a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China... Read more
Masked men brutally attack priest in Nicaragua
A group of masked men entered the home of a priest in the Diocese of León in Nicaragua and savagely... Read more
Indiana diocese releases names of credibly accused clerics
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend published Tuesday the names of the 18 priests and deacons who have served in... Read more
UK politicians call for action against sex-selective abortion
British politicians have called for a review of the availibilty of early sex detection tests for pregnant women. The proposal... Read more
Priest faces trial after alleged assault of San Diego seminarian
A California priest has been charged with sexual battery, after he is alleged to have sexually assaulted a San Diego... Read more
Historic low on US refugee cap lamented as 'deeply disturbing'
Catholic leaders have criticized an announcement that the United States will be reducing its refugee cap to historic lows, while... Read more
Religious priest named auxiliary bishop of Hartford
Father Juan Miguel Betancourt Torres, a member of the Institute of the Servants of the Holy Eucharist and the Blessed... Read more
