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Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports

Aug 25, 2018

In an 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused several senior prelates of complicity... Read more

The Knock Shrine. Public domain.

What is the Knock Shrine that Pope Francis will visit in Ireland?

Aug 25, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

On Sunday, August 26, Pope Francis will become the second pontiff to visit the Knock Shrine. During his visit, the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Festival of Families at the 2018 World Meeting of Families.

Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland

Aug 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015.

Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Ireland

Aug 25, 2018

Pope Francis met early Saturday evening with eight abuse victims in Ireland, during his visit to the country for the... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young married couples in Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 25, 2018.

Pope in Ireland: Parents are the first example of faith for children

Aug 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis... Read more

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

Cardinal Tobin appointed to youth synod, USCCB confirms

Aug 25, 2018

The U.S. bishops’ conference has confirmed that Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has been appointed by Pope Francis to participate... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to Irish authorities during a trip to Dublin Aug. 25.

In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal

Aug 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In Ireland on Saturday, Pope Francis said the anger of Catholics at bishops’ failure in response to the sexual abuse... Read more

Rohingya refugees at the border of Burma and Bangladesh. 

A year after fleeing Burma, Rohingya refugees face uncertain future

Aug 24, 2018

One year after the Burmese government launched a brutal campaign of violence against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State, human rights... Read more

Catholic sisters host trivia night to support elderly religious

Aug 24, 2018

As part of a fundraiser to support elderly religious, Philadelphia sisters are challenging area Catholics to a battle of wits.  Read more

Cardinal recounts heroic hope of families facing atrocities in Syria

Aug 24, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a keynote address at the World Meeting of Families on Friday, Cardinal Mario Zenari outlined the atrocities lived by... Read more

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego. CNA file photo

Questions raised about McElroy's response to 2016 McCarrick allegations

Aug 24, 2018

The Bishop of San Diego has explained why he did not respond to a 2016 letter alleging sexual misconduct on... Read more

Archbishop Robert Carlson.

St. Louis archdiocese invites attorney general to review files

Aug 23, 2018

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has invited the Missouri attorney general’s office to conduct an inspection of its files related to... Read more

Texas priest missing amid abuse allegations

Aug 23, 2018

A Texas priest under investigation for sexual abuse has disappeared, the Diocese of Dallas announced this week. Officials believe he... Read more

Catholics minister to mothers and children in Texas detention centers

Aug 23, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Before being allowed to celebrate Mass for families housed at a migrant detention center in south Texas, a local priest... Read more

Father James Martin, S.J., speaks at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin on August 23, 2018.

Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF

Aug 23, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Fr. James Martin, SJ addressed Thursday more than 1,000 people at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Read more

Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal

Aug 23, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more

President's Hall, Seton Hall University.

Seton Hall announces ‘independent review’ of seminary accusations

Aug 23, 2018

By Ed Condon

Seton Hall University has announced an independent review of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment against seminarians. The university is... Read more

Budget, finances.

Catholic Charities Oregon looks to expand financial wellness program

Aug 22, 2018

By Perry West

Catholic Charities Oregon is hoping to expand a program that offers financial classes and coaching for low-income workers in the... Read more

Why this man spent his last years caring for the dying

Aug 22, 2018

By the time he passed away, death was familiar to Joe Doak.  Read more

In Minnesota, young people respond to abuse scandals with prayer

Aug 22, 2018

More than 100 young adults in Saint Paul, Minnesota, gathered this week to pray for the healing of sexual abuse... Read more