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Our Lady of Peace Parish Carnival set for last week of June
The parish in Milmont Park, Delaware County, will hold the carnival at Notre Dame de Lourdes School. Save money with advance ride tickets, and attend Saturday evening Mass on the final day.
Church officials say Cameroonian bishop death was murder, not suicide
The bishops named at least three other church officials, dating back to 1988, whose murders had not been solved.
California Supreme Court studies measure to expedite death penalty cases
The California Supreme Court June 6 examined whether a ballot measure passed in November to speed up executions is constitutional.
Church groups, government help Bangladeshis affected by landslides
Emergency services and church aid groups have rushed to assist thousands of people affected by a landslide that killed at least 136 people, injured dozens and made thousands homeless in southeastern Bangladesh.
Earthquake triggers landslides in western Guatemala
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake June 14 in western Guatemala resulted in landslides that closed the Inter-American Highway, which connects many Central American nations.
Behind hatred, violence is an unloved heart, pope says at audience
"When an adolescent is not or does not feel loved, violence can arise. Behind so many forms of social hate and hooliganism, there is often a heart that has not been recognized," he said.
Pope, cardinal advisers study ‘healthy decentralization’ proposals
The cardinals and pope looked at the possibility of allowing bishops to determine whether a permanent deacon who is widowed can remarry or whether a permanent deacon who is unmarried or widowed can be ordained to the priesthood without having to "wait for a decision to be made in Rome."
Catholic leaders pray for London fire victims, offer assistance
The June 14 early morning fire, which killed at least six people and injured more than 70 others, sent black smoke stretching for miles. Officials said they expected the death toll to rise.
Vatican releases online questionnaire for youth
To help the Synod of Bishops on youth to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young people, the Vatican is inviting all 16- to 29-year-olds around the world to complete an online survey.
Federal authorities investigating shooting of congressman, others
A Catholic congressman, two police officers and a legislative aide were wounded June 14 when a gunman opened fire on them during a practice for an annual congressional baseball game.