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Culture of life the only answer to throwaway logic, pope says
Following in the path of St. Teresa of Kolkata, Christians are called to stand up and defend the lives of the unborn and the vulnerable, the pope said Feb. 5 in his remarks after the recitation of the Angelus prayer.
Australian abuse commission begins ‘Catholic wrapup,’ lists total stats
Gail Furness, senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission, reported on summary data which showed that between January 1980 and February 2015, 4,444 people made allegations of child sexual abuse that related to more than 1,000 institutions.
Economy of communion offers second chances, promotes sharing, pope says
A truly Christian approach to running a business would be modeled after the father in the Gospel story of the prodigal son by giving jobs and a second chance to those who have made mistakes, Pope Francis said.
Pope names top official as ‘exclusive spokesman’ to Order of Malta
The pope's letter made no mention of how Archbishop Becciu's responsibilities would overlap with those of Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, the current cardinal patron of the order.
Growth of U.S. Hispanic population a blessing for church, says speaker
The growing number of U.S. Hispanic parishioners puts a new face on the church, forces it to renew itself, pushes it to redefine its commitment and presents dioceses with a challenge, said Hosffman Ospino in a Jan. 31 talk.
Father Judge repeats as Catholic League wrestling champion, moves on to states
The Crusaders jumped out to an early lead seven bouts into the match, but Archbishop Wood made it a nail-biter before succumbing to Judge, 32-27. Also see a Catholic League girls' basketball update and boys' basketball standings.
Bishops launch letter campaign urging Trump to protect religious freedom
Saying "religious freedom in America has suffered years of unprecedented erosion," the U.S. Catholic bishops have posted an online letter for Catholics to send to President Donald Trump urging him to sign an executive order promoting religious freedom.
N.Y. Archdiocese sets five-year, $100 million goal for Catholic Charities
As Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York opened its centennial year, the archdiocese launched a campaign to raise $100 million by 2022 for services and opportunities for children and families, especially the poorest and most vulnerable.
Summer gathering of Catholic leaders meant to revitalize church in U.S.
The invitation-only convocation will gather bishops, heads of national Catholic organizations and lay movements, leaders of religious orders and diocesan ministries and outreach programs. It also will feature a number of nationally known Catholic speakers.
‘We are called to be saints,’ Bishop Barres says during installation Mass
Bishop Barres, 56, who previously headed the Diocese of Allentown, Pa., succeeds Bishop William F. Murphy, 76, whose retirement was accepted by Pope Francis in December.