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Cardinal Tobin appointed to youth synod, USCCB confirms
The U.S. bishops’ conference has confirmed that Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has been appointed by Pope Francis to participate... Read more
In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal
In Ireland on Saturday, Pope Francis said the anger of Catholics at bishops’ failure in response to the sexual abuse... Read more
A year after fleeing Burma, Rohingya refugees face uncertain future
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
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
In a keynote address at the World Meeting of Families on Friday, Cardinal Mario Zenari outlined the atrocities lived by... Read more
Questions raised about McElroy's response to 2016 McCarrick allegations
The Bishop of San Diego has explained why he did not respond to a 2016 letter alleging sexual misconduct on... Read more
St. Louis archdiocese invites attorney general to review files
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
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
Before being allowed to celebrate Mass for families housed at a migrant detention center in south Texas, a local priest... Read more
Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF
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
Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more
Seton Hall announces ‘independent review’ of seminary accusations
Seton Hall University has announced an independent review of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment against seminarians. The university is... Read more
Catholic Charities Oregon looks to expand financial wellness program
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
By the time he passed away, death was familiar to Joe Doak. Read more
In Minnesota, young people respond to abuse scandals with prayer
More than 100 young adults in Saint Paul, Minnesota, gathered this week to pray for the healing of sexual abuse... Read more
English bishop requests Extraordinary Synod on life, ministry of clergy
Bishop Philip Egan of the Diocese of Portsmouth, in southern England, has written to the pope asking him to convene... Read more
Archbishop Martin: Family is part of Church's 'good news' for the world
God’s plan for the family may sometimes feel countercultural, but it is nevertheless part of the Church’s “good news” for... Read more
After grand jury report, new allegations raised in Pennsylvania
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has received about 50 new allegations of abuse, and a state abuse hotline has received more... Read more
The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says
In the face of attacks on the family, the Church should strive to imitate the Holy Family, which shines through... Read more
Pope Francis: Saints show the heart's true desire
The lives of the saints are attractive because they demonstrate the radical and authentic relationship with Christ each person is... Read more
