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Australian judge overturns former Adelaide archbishop’s conviction
An Australian judge overturned the conviction of Archbishop Philip Wilson, whom a lower court found guilty of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse by a priest.
Pope to make historic visit to United Arab Emirates in February
The Vatican said the pope will "participate in the International Interfaith Meeting on 'Human Fraternity'" after receiving an invitation by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi.
Difficult 2018: For pope, it was year to come to terms with abuse crisis
Pope Francis marked the fifth anniversary of his election in March in the midst of a firestorm over his handling of clerical sexual abuse and bishops' accountability. He also met with families in Ireland, canonized saints and led a synod.
Racism hits home for Iowa bishop’s family
Sharon Zinkula, a younger sister of then-seminarian Thomas Zinkula, began dating her future husband, Joseph Flowers. The Zinkulas are white; Flowers is black.
Nation’s 43rd president says his late father was ‘a great and noble man’
His eldest son, former President George W. Bush, gave an emotional eulogy, breaking down at one point saying his father "the best father any son or daughter could have."
Advent calendars: Old tradition and modern commercialism, same message
The Advent calendar with one tab or box to open each day for 24 or 25 days taps into something people really like: countdowns. It also highlights the anticipation that is at the heart of the four-week liturgical season of Advent.
Colleagues say new Congolese archbishop will defend human rights
The newly installed head of one of Africa's largest archdioceses will vigorously defend democracy and human rights, while also seeking to reconcile political opponents, said church officials in Congo.
Winter coat giveaway helps people left behind in nation’s recovery
Catholic Community Services of the Philadelphia Archdiocese teamed up for the giveaway Dec. 1 in Philadelphia to help stretch tight family budgets. The outreach also "fills a spiritual need," said a participant.
Woman who once assisted with abortions to address March for Life Jan. 18
Abby Johnson, who early in her career assisted in carrying out abortions, will be among the speakers during the 2019 March for Life rally Jan. 18 on the National Mall in Washington.
Amid church’s abuse crisis, music can unite the faithful, says composer
"How can we pray when we feel betrayed?" is a lyric from "How Can We Pray?," a new hymn by Catholic music minister Zachary Stachowski, who was moved to anger by the Pa. grand jury report. Watch a video.