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Bishop Dewane calls for action to address gun violence after mass shooting
In the wake of a mass shooting that left 12 people dead in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development called for American society to examine why such violent incidents continue to occur.
Abuse audit report released, shows big jump in allegations
UPDATED - While most of the new allegations of sexual abuse in the church nationwide occurred before 1999, 26 involved current minors, which the head of the lay review board called "concerning."
Former priest wanted on abuse charges in Arizona arrested in Italy
Italian police arrested former U.S. Salvatorian Father Joseph J. Henn 13 years after Italy's highest court confirmed his extradition to the United States to face allegations of child sexual abuse in Arizona.
Leave divisions behind, embrace fellowship, pope says at Marian shrine
At a Marian shrine in the heart of Transylvania, Pope Francis called on Romania's Catholics to leave resentments behind and to embark on a journey of unity.
As immigration deterrent, Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs
President Donald Trump said May 30 that he would impose a 5 percent tariff on all imported goods from Mexico beginning June 10 to push that country to help stem the flow of immigrants coming across the border and entering the U.S. illegally.
New evidence in Supreme Court’s census case may impact outcome
Material discovered on the hard drive files of deceased Republican strategist Thomas Hofeller shows that he played a key role in the decision to add the citizenship question as a means to create an advantage for whites and Republicans in future elections.
Mass for those suffering from addiction
Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us for a Mass June 29 that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith.
Handel’s ‘Judas Maccabaeus:’ A sacred oratorio
Performed by the soloists, chorus and baroque orchestra of the Ama Deus Ensemble conducted by Valentin Radu, Handel's second most popular oratorio will be performed June 7 in Philadelphia.
New Hampshire Catholic officials laud state’s death penalty ban
On May 30, New Hampshire lawmakers garnered enough votes to abolish the death penalty in the state, overriding a veto from Gov. Chris Sununu and becoming the 21st state to ban capital punishment.
Former Army soldiers reunited after 50 years share faith, memories
The Virgin Mary can connect believers across space and time, as two former soldiers from Pittsburgh and San Antonio learned after reconnecting the bond they forged in Vietnam in 1966 through a medal of Our Lady of Guadalupe.