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Harrisburg Bishop releases names of 71 accused priests, deacons, seminarians
The Diocese of Harrisburg has released the names of 71 priests, deacons, and seminarians accused of sexual misconduct involving children... Read more
New resource center to promote African American sainthood causes
Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a new initiative to unite groups working on the promotion of African American canonization... Read more
White House condemns violence in Nicaragua, supports Catholic-led negotiations
The White House has issued a statement expressing support for the Catholic Church’s diplomatic efforts in Nicaragua and announcing $1.5... Read more
Bishop Olmsted named apostolic administrator of Arizona-based Byzantine eparchy
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix was named Wednesday as apostolic administrator sede plena of the Byzantine rite eparchy which is... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: 'Grave moral failures of judgment' about McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo has issued a strongly worded statement addressing the “grievous moral failure” in the Church revealed by... Read more
Idols blind us to love, Pope Francis says
When a person puts an object or a philosophy above God, it not only destroys happiness, it hinders the ability... Read more
Indian cardinal: Proposed confession ban is 'absurd,' unconstitutional
A proposed ban on the sacrament of confession suggested by a government body in India was slammed by Catholic leaders... Read more
Man in custody after Delaware priest assaulted
A 25-year-old man is in custody after reportedly attacking an elderly priest and another parish employee in Delaware. Read more
Controversial Israeli law excludes non-Jews, Latin Patriarchate says
A recently-adopted Israeli law that strongly affirmed the country’s link with the Jewish people and avoided mention of non-Jews wrongly... Read more
Appeals court rules against Washington archdiocese in bus ad case
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was within its rights to ban the Archdiocese of Washington’s religious-themed advertisements, the U.S.... Read more
Thousands march in support of Nicaraguan bishops
The streets of Nicaragua were filled on July 28 by thousands of demonstrators supporting the country’s bishops and priests after... Read more
Pope Francis to altar servers: Holiness is not for the lazy
Everyone is called to pursue sainthood through living the Works of Mercy, though it is not for the weak of... Read more
Lonely but determined, pro-life Democrats speak up
Former Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak has one word to sum up the plight of the pro-life Democrat: “Lonely.” Read more
What might happen for McCarrick, and for the Church in the US
The 2014 movie “Calvary” is a reflection on mercy, sacrifice, and the difficulties that the sexual abuse crises of recent... Read more
Pope visits elderly woman in Rome
Pope Francis made a surprise trip Saturday to visit an elderly woman in a central district of Rome, drawing attention... Read more
Catholic universities withdraw honorary degrees from McCarrick
Two Catholic universities have withdrawn honorary degrees from Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, amid numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Read more
Department of Justice creates Religious Liberty Task Force
The announcement of a Religious Liberty Task Force being created at the Department of Justice drew praise from Archbishop Joseph... Read more
Honduran bishops deny 'culture of homosexuality' at national seminary
The Honduran bishops' conference on Monday denied there exists a homosexual culture at the national seminary, in response to a... Read more
UK court decision will mean vulnerable patients' starvation, critic says
Brain-damaged patients will be endangered by a U.K. Supreme Court decision making it easier to end their assisted nutrition and... Read more
Detroit celebrates the first feast of the 'approachably holy' Blessed Solanus Casey
Sixty one years after his death and eight months after his beatification, Blessed Father Solanus Casey is still able to... Read more
