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Pope Francis: A Christian's life should point to truth
Christians are called to not only refrain from telling falsehoods, but to conduct their entire lives – both words and... Read more
Jesuits in western U.S. to name members credibly accused of abuse
More names of clergy and religious accused of sex abuse are set to come out this December from a western... Read more
National Review Board offers suggestions for bishops' accountability
Speaking on Tuesday at the USCCB’s Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Dr. Francesco Cesareo, chairman of the National Review Board,... Read more
Reporting hotline for complaints against bishops debated at USCCB meeting
A third-party complaint hotline could solve a major problem in the Church when it comes to reporting abuse - namely,... Read more
'No words for depth of our anger' National Advisory Council tells US bishops
As the bishops of the United States continued their fall general assembly in Baltimore Tuesday, the leaders of the National... Read more
Tyler bishop: Our main job is to focus on salvation of souls
About three months after calling for an investigation into the claims made by former Apostolic Nuncio Carlo Vigano, Bishop Joseph... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Morocco in 2019
Pope Francis will head to two cities in Morocco March 30-31, 2019, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Read more
As California fires continue to burn, Catholic Charities aids victims
As wildfires continue to burn throughout the state of California, local Catholic Charities agencies are working with agencies in neighboring... Read more
Lamenting clergy sex abuse, Pa. bishops announce victim compensation funds
Seven of the eight Roman Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania will create compensation funds for victims of clergy sex abuse, following... Read more
Irish archbishop: The sacrifice of Protestants and Catholics in WWI should unite us
Irish Protestants and Catholics should see the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day as an opportunity to build peace and reconciliation,... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: Vatican directive came from Congregation for Bishops
The directive not to vote on the proposals which had been expected to form the basis for the response of... Read more
Science should serve humanity, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told a group of scientists Monday to use their knowledge for the benefit of all humanity, especially at... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio: Bishops need to regain trust of their faithful
Bishops in the United States need to work hard to regain the trust of their flocks and combat a culture... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo to US bishops: Avoid despair, presumption in addressing abuse crisis
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo opened the fall assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) with a speech calling for... Read more
Vatican cancels US bishops’ vote on sex abuse reform measures
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has told the American bishops that they will not vote on... Read more
Sr Thea Bowman's cause for canonization could open at US bishops' meeting
Sr. Thea Bowman was the first African American woman to address the U.S. bishops' conference. Most likely, she was also... Read more
Pope Francis marks World War I centenary with message of peace
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out in unison with thousands of other church bells around the world Sunday... Read more
After 100 years, US Catholicism still bears the stamp of World War I
A century after the close of World War I, the war has faded from living memory. But its effects endure. Read more
With US adoption needs high, Kansas looks to restrict religious agencies
The incoming governor of Kansas is looking for a way to avoid enforcing a religious freedom law protecting adoption agencies... Read more
