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On 1938 pogrom anniversary, German cardinal condemns anti-Jewish violence
Cardinal Reinhard Marx protested against the increase in violence against Jews in Germany in recent years, noting "police cars stand guard at synagogues and schools." A study identified one cause as Islamic extremism imported by Muslim refugees.
Decentralization, simplification heart of curial reform, official says
Pope Francis' call for a missionary church that is focused on preaching the Gospel will be the guiding principle of the apostolic constitution that will govern the Roman Curia, the secretary of the pope's international Council of Cardinals said.
Minnesota bishop calls for ‘the strength to come clean’ on abuse
At the opening Mass for the USCCB assembly, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis reflected on the need for bishops to put their flocks first, rather than "save their own hides."
Spanish bishop urges solution among nations to resolve migrant crisis
The deaths of up to 35 migrants in the Strait of Gibraltar in a single day prompted a Spanish bishop to call for greater solidarity to address "the desperate situation that is lived by thousands of people in the north of Africa."
Temporary mobile health clinic for the poor opens in St. Peter’s Square
As workers were getting St. Peter's Square ready for this year's Nativity scene, nearby a large mobile health care facility was set up and running to serve the city's homeless and poor.
Pope Francis to visit Morocco in March
Accepting an invitation by Moroccan King Mohammed VI, the pope will visit the cities of Rabat and Casablanca March 30-31, the Vatican said in a statement Nov. 13. A detailed schedule for the trip will be released later.
Pope names Archbishop Scicluna adjunct secretary of CDF
Pope Francis named Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, arguably the Catholic Church's most respected abuse investigator, to be adjunct secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Vote on proposed abuse protocols put on hold as bishops begin meeting
What is not going to be voted on by the U.S. bishops at their fall general meeting in Baltimore is likely to overshadow what is being discussed as they engage in three days of public sessions.
Catholic women urge bishops to work together and with laity for healing
"The eyes of every victim of abuse in the church. and indeed, the whole world will now observe," how you respond, said Sister Teresa Maya.
Protesters gather outside bishops’ meeting in Baltimore, call for change
UPDATED - Leaders organized a morning news conference, where they and victim-survivors of abuse denounced the Vatican's request for the U.S. bishops to delay any vote on two proposals they were to discuss at the assembly regarding their response to the clergy sex abuse scandals.