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St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen, NJ.

Metuchen diocese suspends priest with close connection to Bootkoski

Sep 5, 2018

By Christopher Altieri

The Diocese of Metuchen has temporarily removed a priest from parish ministry while it reexamines the handling of misconduct allegations... Read more

Tens of thousands march for life and family in Guatemala  

Sep 5, 2018

Thousands of people marched September 2 in defense of life and family in the capital of Guatemala, protesting legislation that... Read more

Bishop Paul Bootkoski.

Bootkoski claims at odds with NY Times McCarrick abuse report

Sep 5, 2018

By Carl Bunderson

Bishop Emeritus Paul Bootkoski of Metuchen said last week that claims of abuse against then-Cardinal McCarrick made to his diocese... Read more

Bishop George Murry. CNA file photo.

Diocese of Youngstown will release names of accused priests

Sep 5, 2018

The Diocese of Youngstown will release a list of priests who were credibly accused of sexual abuse and removed from... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

Head of Mother Teresa's order: she was like 'a mother to me'

Sep 5, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

For Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, Mother Teresa's impact did not come from her outward appearance, but from a personal encounter... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 5, 2018.

True rest is found in Christ – not escapism, pope says

Sep 5, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The commandment to rest on Sundays is an invitation to be centered on Christ and to give praise and thanksgiving... Read more

Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.

Despite McCarrick abuse claims, State Department leaves questions unanswered

Sep 5, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick made several overseas trips with the U.S. State Department, including some documented on Wikileaks, but a... Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx.

Cardinal Marx says Church must work for greater European unity

Sep 4, 2018

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, has said that the Church must support social and political unity in... Read more

A 2008 Orange walk in Glasgow.

Glasgow archdiocese welcomes city's decision to reroute 'Orange walk'

Sep 4, 2018

The Archdiocese of Glasgow has welcomed the city council's decision Monday to reroute a Protestant march which was to have... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

'Shame on you!' Cardinal Wuerl hears from protester after Sunday Mass

Sep 4, 2018

As Cardinal Donald Wuerl spoke about the sex abuse crisis after Mass in Washington D.C. on Sunday, one man stood... Read more

The US capitol building.

Protests as US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh hearings begin

Sep 4, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh began Tuesday. Before Kavanaugh could utter a word, Senate Democrats repeatedly interrupted the... Read more

Chicago priest arrested in Miami has ties to shuttered program

Sep 4, 2018

Two priests from the Archdiocese of Chicago were arrested Monday in Miami, after the men were reportedly found engaged in... Read more

A man trapped by the flood waters in Kerala, Aug. 18, 2018. Photo courtesy of the St Vincent de Paul Society of England and Wales.

Priest thanks Muslims for aiding flood victims at his church in Kerala

Sep 4, 2018

A Catholic priest in India spoke to a Muslim congregation on Friday to thank them for bringing food, water, and... Read more

Archbishop Carlo Vigano.

Benedict, Viganò, Francis, and McCarrick: Where things stand on nuncio’s allegations

Sep 3, 2018

By JD Flynn

On its face, the arc of Archbishop Viganò’s story is straightforward.  Read more

Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Jan. 28, 2018.

Pope Francis says response to division should be silence, prayer

Sep 3, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Monday that to division and scandal the answer should be silence and prayer; and asked the Lord... Read more

Bishop highlights need for just wages in Labor Day message

Sep 3, 2018

The provision of just wages for all workers is a critical component of a moral economy, said the head of... Read more

How Catholic Charities is tackling California's housing crisis

Sep 2, 2018

By Perry West

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara has partnered with the local county to launch a shared housing program, connecting renters with... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square Sept. 20, 2017.

Pope Francis: Let the Word of God take root in your heart

Sep 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholics should listen to the scripture readings at Mass with an open heart, so that the Word of God can... Read more

Woman and baby in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Crisis pregnancy center opens in Argentina shanty town

Sep 2, 2018

A new crisis pregnancy center in Buenos Aires will welcome women facing difficult pregnancies, offering resources, counseling, and medical support.  Read more

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark moderates a panel at the 2018 World Meeting of Families.

Cardinal Tobin reportedly declined to investigate McCarrick misconduct rumors

Sep 1, 2018

Cardinal Joseph Tobin told a journalist Friday that he heard rumors shortly after his 2017 arrival in the Archdiocese of... Read more