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DiNardo: All clergy, no matter their ‘standing,’ must protect children
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo issued a response to the announcement that Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick will no longer exercise any public ministry after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible.
Women faith leaders at rally denounce separation of families at border
About 200 people gathered outside the U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters in Washington at a rally to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border June 19.
Abuse allegation against Cardinal McCarrick found credible
The retired archbishop of Washington said June 20 he will no longer exercise any public ministry "in obedience" to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible.
Bishop Kicanas wins England award, stresses Catholic press’ critical role
The Catholic Press Association gives the England award each year to honor a publisher of a Catholic publication who used the Catholic press to defend the rights of religion and individuals in a free society.
Former math teacher makes sure girls, women in South Sudan, Haiti learn
Ten years ago, Sister Marilyn founded Mercy Beyond Borders, a nonprofit group that helps educate girls and support women's entrepreneurial projects in South Sudan and Haiti.
Bishops ‘cannot, in good faith, endorse’ new GOP immigration bill
Bishop Vasquez said the bill would bring about "large structural changes to the immigration system" that detrimentally impact families, and contains provisions "that run contrary to our Catholic social teaching."
At U.S. Open, priest has chance to minister and enjoy his favorite sport
Father Tom Guido continued a personal Father's Day tradition by celebrating Mass at his 16th straight U.S. Open.
Pew report says young adults worldwide less religious than older adults
The study concluded that this was true regardless of the predominant religion in the country, its level of economic development, or its level of religiosity.
Delegates hope farmworkers’ voices, struggles will be heard at V Encuentro
Reaching out to migrant farmworkers and other people on the peripheries through missionary disciples is one of the goals of the V Encuentro process.
600 Catholic institutions declare support for Paris climate pact
On the anniversary of "Laudato Si," the Catholic Climate Declaration issues a moral call to action on the environment and urges President Donald Trump to return the U.S. to an international climate change accord.