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US bishops welcome change to Catechism on death penalty
Bishops across the US have welcomed the modification made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church saying the Church teaches... Read more
Wuerl calls for spiritual and moral renewal in response to McCarrick scandal
Cardinal Donald Wuerl said Friday that the Church must confirm its commitment to support the survivors of clerical sexual abuse... Read more
How can parishes be more welcoming to those with disabilities?
A Disability Awareness Conference in Saginaw, Michigan this week encouraged parishes to create an inclusive and accessible environment for those... Read more
Montana plaintiffs vote on $20m sexual abuse settlement
The Diocese of Great Falls-Billings is awaiting the result of a vote by plaintiffs on whether to accept a $20... Read more
Ecuador congress affirms parents' rights to educate kids on sexuality
The National Assembly of Ecuador on July 31 unanimously upheld the right of parents to educate their children “in accordance... Read more
Costa Rica Church opens reception centers for Nicaraguan refugees
The Diocese of Quesada in Costa Rica has set up two reception centers to serve the Nicaraguan refugees fleeing the... Read more
Abortion bill a matter of life and death, Australian bishop says
Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane, Australia encouraged members of parliament to look beyond the “worn-out ideologies and tricky language” behind... Read more
Vatican changes Catechism teaching on death penalty, calls it ‘inadmissible’
Thursday the Vatican changed the Catechism’s teaching on the permissibility of the death penalty, which the Church has taught is... Read more
Lincoln diocese responds to reports of misconduct by former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska acknowledged reports of inappropriate sexual behavior by a deceased former vocations director, following an article... Read more
Idols blind us to love, Pope Francis says
When a person puts an object or a philosophy above God, it not only destroys happiness, it hinders the ability... Read more
Indian cardinal: Proposed confession ban is 'absurd,' unconstitutional
A proposed ban on the sacrament of confession suggested by a government body in India was slammed by Catholic leaders... Read more
Man in custody after Delaware priest assaulted
A 25-year-old man is in custody after reportedly attacking an elderly priest and another parish employee in Delaware. Read more
Controversial Israeli law excludes non-Jews, Latin Patriarchate says
A recently-adopted Israeli law that strongly affirmed the country’s link with the Jewish people and avoided mention of non-Jews wrongly... Read more
Thousands march in support of Nicaraguan bishops
The streets of Nicaragua were filled on July 28 by thousands of demonstrators supporting the country’s bishops and priests after... Read more
Pope Francis to altar servers: Holiness is not for the lazy
Everyone is called to pursue sainthood through living the Works of Mercy, though it is not for the weak of... Read more
Catholic universities withdraw honorary degrees from McCarrick
Two Catholic universities have withdrawn honorary degrees from Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, amid numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Read more
Department of Justice creates Religious Liberty Task Force
The announcement of a Religious Liberty Task Force being created at the Department of Justice drew praise from Archbishop Joseph... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: To lead in Europe, Germany must recover moral strength
While Germany has the potential to be a major European leader, the Church in the country must take a strong... Read more
Bishop: Marriage is for life, so choose wisely
A thriving and holy marriage depends on choosing a suitable spouse, having realistic expectations for the difficulties of marriage, and... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Australian archbishop convicted of not reporting abuse
Pope Francis accepted Monday the resignation of Archbishop Philip Wilson following calls for the prelate’s removal as head of the... Read more
