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Slander lawsuit against Guam's suspended archbishop dismissed
A Guam court has dismissed part of a defamation lawsuit against Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agana, who is facing several... Read more
Priest in Idaho faces drug, child pornography charges
A retired priest of the Diocese of Boise is facing multiple charges involving child pornography and drug possession, which has... Read more
Vatican denies rumors that Benedict XVI has degenerative nerve disorder
After rumors spread in German media that Benedict XVI has a paralyzing nerve disease, the Vatican debunked the story, saying... Read more
Lunar New Year bumps Friday abstinence for some Asian Catholics
The Archbishop of Vancouver has dispensed from the Friday Lenten abstinence Asian Catholics and their guests who are celebrating Lunar... Read more
Pope says he prays for those who call him a heretic
Pope Francis told Jesuits in Chile last month that he’s willing to have discussions with people who disagree with him,... Read more
Catholic institutions aim for mission fidelity, not discrimination, defenders say
Reports that Catholic institutions exercise unfair employment biases are undeserved, some defenders have said. Read more
South African bishops welcome president's resignation
Catholic leaders in South Africa applauded news of President Jacob Zuma’s resignation, stressing the need to root out corruption at... Read more
Hundreds rally in support of Ireland's pro-life amendment
Hundreds of people rallied in the coastal suburb of Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, on Saturday to show support for the country’s... Read more
Francis modifies norms for the resignation of bishops
On Thursday Pope Francis tweaked the Church’s policies on bishops and Curial officials reaching the age of retirement, indicating that... Read more
Court likely to withdraw charge of key accuser in Cardinal Pell abuse case
The Melbourne Magistrates Court heard Wednesday that a charge related to a key witness in the case against Cardinal George... Read more
Pope Francis regularly meets with abuse victims on Fridays
In a conversation with Jesuits during his recent visit to Peru, Pope Francis said he regularly meets with victims of... Read more
Pope Francis voices sorrow for 'devastating' Florida school attack
On Thursday, Pope Francis assured his spiritual closeness to all those affected by a deadly shooting at a Florida high... Read more
Catholic aid organizations respond to Oxfam prostitution scandal in Haiti
Amid allegations that Oxfam UK aid workers hired prostitutes in Haiti and Chad while administering humanitarian aid, Catholic aid organizations... Read more
Curial reform as a matter of pastoral concern
Reform of the Vatican Curia aims to emphasize pastoral care, and should not be seen as a reform that will... Read more
'Senseless violence and horrifying evil'—Archbishop Wenski urges prayers for Parkland
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami urged Broward County to unity, mutual support, and strength after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman... Read more
Respect freedom of speech, Kenyan bishops say after media restrictions
Kenya’s government has shut down several TV stations after the leader of an opposition political party declared himself the “people's... Read more
Bishops in Tanzania denounce government for suppressing freedoms
The bishops of Tanzania spoke out this week against the suppression of several constitutional freedoms within the country, saying the... Read more
Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum
Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more
US bishops urge day of prayer and fasting for peace in DRC, S Sudan
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Catholics to join Pope Francis Feb. 23 in a Day of Prayer... Read more
Expert says religious freedom critical for Vatican-China bishop deal
A missionary priest and expert on the Church in China has expressed cautioun, and a limited optimism, about a rumored... Read more
