Archive for January 14, 2019

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Vigano to McCarrick: Repent, for the sake of your soul

A former papal representative to the U.S. has written an open letter to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick that urges the archbishop... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Wuerl denies prior denials denied knowledge of McCarrick seminarian abuse

Cardinal Donald Wuerl told Washington, DC priests Saturday that he appropriately handled a 2004 allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore... Read more

DRC opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu (L) files an appeal at the Constitutional Court in Kinshasa, Jan. 12, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Church in DRC urges pressure on electoral commission over disputed vote

After a disputed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the nation's bishops have asked the UN Security... Read more

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Caritas Rome will continue receiving Trevi Fountain coins, mayor clarifies

After several weeks of confusion, the mayor of Rome has clarified that coins scooped from the famous Trevi Fountain will... Read more

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Indulgence available for participants in National Prayer Vigil for Life

The Holy See has granted that a plenary indulgence may be obtained by those who participate in the National Prayer... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court in March, 2016 , for the Zubik v. Burwell case. ?w=200&h=150

Judges block Little Sisters' religious exemption from contraception mandate

Judges in California and Pennsylvania have issued injunctions against a Trump administration rule that would allow the Little Sisters of... Read more

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Diabolical possession very rare, priest says

While an exorcist of the Diocese of Charleston has received many more requests relating to diabolical possession in recent years,... Read more

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Guatemalan bishops express support for UN anti-corruption commission

The bishops of Guatemala expressed Thursday their grave concern at confrontations among governmental branches over a UN anti-corruption investigatory body.  Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis meets with Chilean bishops to discuss abuse crisis

Pope Francis met for three hours Monday with leaders of the Chilean bishops’ conference, as the bishops face a sexual... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Administrator of the Archdioce of Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Analysis: The fall of Cardinal Wuerl

It now looks clear that Wuerl’s mandate to lead, and whatever was left of his legacy as a reformer, are... Read more

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The Holy Father's Dec. 2, 2024, letter to Catholics in Nicaragua comes at a critical time for the country.

Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and hope work miracles

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Charismatic Renewal in Spain accepts bishops’ ‘intergenerational healing’ guidance

Children welcome the custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, upon his entrance into Bethlehem on Nov. 30, 2024, for the beginning of Advent. The custos’ entry was festive, but at the same time, it was impossible to ignore the echoes of war. The children were holding signs with messages of peace and solidarity for those suffering due to the war.

PHOTOS: Holy Land Christians begin another Advent in the midst of war

Christmas tree and Nativity scene in Faraya's Public Square, a town in the Keserwan District of Mount Lebanon, in November 2024.

Vandals target Nativity scene in Lebanon

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Republicans introduce bill to define ‘male’ and ‘female’ based on biological differences

Team Saint Paul schedules frequent adoration for soldiers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Military archdiocese launches initiative to build Catholic communities on military bases

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals from across the world at a consistory in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 30, 2023.

5 Italians to be elevated as cardinals by Pope Francis at Dec. 7 consistory

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday Angelus address on the first Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1, 2024.

‘Raise your heads,’ Pope Francis tells faithful in first Advent message amid multiple conflicts

The Daughters of St. Paul during their annual Christmas concert.

Daughters of St. Paul Christmas concerts aim to remind audience of the ‘closeness to God’

Father Francis Browne/The Titanic.

The Jesuit priest who captured the last photos of the Titanic afloat

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