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Catholic judge defends death penalty sentence on theological grounds
A Catholic judge in Ohio who recently sentenced a man to death defended his decision on both legal and theological... Read more
Cupich says interview edited unfairly
The Archbishop of Chicago said Wednesday a recent television interview was edited in a way that inaccurately portrayed him. Read more
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
Catholic agencies continue to assist victims of Kerala floods
As flood waters in India's southwestern state of Kerala recede, Catholic aid agencies are helping provide aid materials to those... Read more
Families are called to unity, Pope Francis says
Divorce and separation may be common, but the model families should strive after is unity, and people should not forget... 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
Viganò denies accusations of obstruction in Nienstedt investigation
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has released a statement responding to accusations that he had curtailed an investigation in 2014 into... Read more
Gänswein: Benedict did not 'confirm' Vigano testimony
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s personal secretary said Tuesday that the former pope has not commented on a testimony released Saturday... Read more
Pope Francis personally considering Guam archbishop's appeal
Pope Francis is personally considering the appeal of Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who was found guilty of certain unspecified accusations... 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
Hospital wedding of terminally ill woman a powerful witness, priest says
The recent wedding of a young Brazilian woman with terminal cancer was a powerful witness to the sacrifice and permanence... 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
Italian bishops receive 100 Eritrean migrants stranded at port
The Italian bishops’ conference will accept the majority of African migrants who have spent 10 days stranded on a coast... Read more
Filipino priest who criticized Duterte says he has gone into hiding
A Filipino priest who has been an outspoken critic of extrajudicial killings in the country says he has gone 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
