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Catholic faith means ‘everything’ to vet who survived Battle of Midway
Historians regard the four-day Battle of Midway as a turning point in the Pacific theater and as perhaps the most decisive victory in U.S. naval history.
Boston seminary report shows internal failures, no culture of misconduct
The report "largely confirmed" specific allegations. However, the inquiry found that these were "isolated incidents" rather than part of a pervasive culture at the seminary, and that these cases were handled "quickly and appropriately."
Everyday Heroes: Army officer donates part of liver to save priest’s life
Father Dennis Callan's health was rapidly declining. His situation was so dire that his dentist refused to even pull a tooth out of fear that the he would bleed to death. The cause? Advanced cirrhosis of the liver.
Bishop Malloy echoes pope’s call in Japan for global nuclear disarmament
Bishop Malloy noted that the U.S. and Russia possess more than 90% of the world's nuclear weapons. "This fact alone calls for our nation to exercise global leadership for mutual, verifiable nuclear disarmament," he said.
Victims of Christian persecution remembered at ‘Night of Witness’ service
The Nov. 23 observance gave a voice to those who have died from religious persecution during the past two years, mostly in the Middle East, South Asia and African nations where Christians are in the minority.
Bishop Caggiano named chairman of Catholic Relief Services board
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the new chairman of the board of Catholic Relief Services following his appointment by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Work on Wisconsin farm prepared slain brother for service in Guatemala
Nearly 37 years after his death, Christian Brother James Miller will be beatified during Mass Dec. 7 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Huehuetenango. He will be the first American-born Christian Brother declared blessed.
Five Gulf South states rank at bottom of ‘social justice’ index
For the third consecutive year, states in the Gulf South of the U.S. ranked near the bottom of a 2018 "social justice" index that measures poverty, racial disparity and immigrant exclusion, according to the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University New Orleans.
Panelists say from day one, Pope Francis showed world he would be a pastor
First impressions of Pope Francis in 2013 revealed his style and pastoral priorities, and since then, his words and actions have continued to inspire and challenge the Catholic Church and the world.
New asylum rules ignore plight of Central Americans, Catholic leaders say
Two Catholic leaders expressed concerned with the federal government's plan to send Central Americans who want asylum in the U.S. to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador where they would be required to apply for U.S. asylum while in one of those countries.