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Philippine bishop says child workers face dangerous conditions
Bishop Roberto Mallari of San Jose, chairman of the bishops' Commission on Catechism and Catholic Education, said the situation was alarming and sad.
Concern for inmates, prison reform is obligatory act of mercy, pope says
Pope Francis urged greater efforts to reform prison systems, address the root causes of crime and ensure acceptance and reintegration once a person completes his or her sentence.
Remote vote: New York bishops on ‘ad limina’ will cast USCCB ballots
While other U.S. bishops are preparing for their general meeting in Baltimore Nov. 11-13, the bishops of New York state are packing their bags for Rome and will gather Nov. 12 at the Pontifical North American College to watch the livestream of the meeting and cast their paper ballots.
English cardinal: Priests would die rather than break seal of confession
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster told the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse that the English and Welsh bishops would reject any attempts to compel priests to report Catholics who admit to committing sexual abuse during confession.
Pope asks Catholics, Salvation Army to spread God’s love through service
Loving acts of service and charity not only help build up the Kingdom of God, they attract and influence others, Pope Francis said.
Mercy Sister says murdered Jesuits inspired a new way of being church
At Central American University in San Salvador where they were murdered, they were trying to put into effect a new path, not just for the university, a center of society where formation of conscience can take place, but also for the church.
Prayer called ‘spiritual weapon’ to fight many crises facing society
This year's theme for the 27th International Week of Prayer and Fasting at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception combined pro-life topics with mercy, forgiveness and healing.
Catholic leaders urge Texas governor to stop Rodney Reed’s execution
The basis of their objections is that Reed, who has spent nearly 22 years on death row, could be executed for a crime he possibly didn't commit, pointing to new evidence they say could exonerate the 51-year-old convicted in 1996 of raping and killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites.
National Council of Catholic Women prepares to celebrate centennial
Among reasons the organization was founded was to give Catholic women of the country "a common voice and an instrument for unified action in all matters affecting Catholic or national welfare," according to a history of the organization on its website.
Advocates detail ways to shield kids from online exploitation
Advocates in online security gathered Nov. 5 in Washington to assess how children and young people are being exploited sexually online, and to discuss ways of addressing the issue.