Archive for August 29, 2018

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By Kevin J. Jones

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

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By Hannah Brockhaus

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

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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

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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

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Venezuelan migrants are desperate to survive, archbishop says

As the plight of Venezuelans worsens, and neighboring countries crack down on those trying to flee, Catholic leaders in the... Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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