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Pope focuses on ‘good politics’ for 2019 World Peace Day message
The world will not have peace without people having mutual trust and respecting each other's word, the Vatican said as it announced Pope Francis' 2019 World Peace Day message would focus on "good politics."
Pittsburgh parishes asked to collect funds for Jewish congregations
"This collection is a gift of love and solidarity from one religious community to another, to say that the Catholic people of southwestern Pennsylvania suffer with you and we are here to support you," Bishop Zubik said.
High court to consider if 40-foot-cross war memorial endorses religion
The Supreme Court announced Nov. 2 that it would hear oral arguments this term to consider if a 40-foot cross in Maryland endorses religion or is simply a secular memorial.
Caravan heads to Mexico City; Guadalupe basilica opens for migrants
At least 1,000 migrants departed Nov. 5 from Cordoba, 190 miles southeast of Mexico City, hoping to make a final push to the national capital. They were joined by another group departing from Puebla -- closer to Mexico City -- where they had received assistance and slept in parishes.
Asia Bibi’s acquittal of blasphemy challenged in Pakistan Supreme Court
Three judges of the court ordered Oct. 31 that the death sentence against Asia Bibi, a mother of five, was to be set aside and she was to be released from prison, where she has spent eight years in solitary confinement.
Serving country, aiding soldiers second nature for Medal of Honor winner
When describing life-altering decisions and brave moments of selflessness, former Army Staff Sgt. and Medal of Honor recipient Ronald Shurer speaks succinctly and matter-of-factly, as if his actions were the most natural thing in the world.
In India, Missionaries of Charity will again offer children for adoption
The congregation founded by St. Teresa of Kolkata discontinued giving babies from their orphanages for adoption in 2015 after disagreeing with a federal law that allowed single and divorced woman to adopt children.
Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar
Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar! Over 40 vendors, food, Santa's Workshop, Upscale Bake Sale, Raffle Baskets, and more.
Naming clergy accused of abuse is about victims’ healing, says archbishop
After reviewing more than 2,400 clergy files dating back nearly 70 years, the Archdiocese of New Orleans released the names of 55 priests and two deacons who had been removed from ministry for accusations of sexual abuse of a minor.
Canadian diocese wins case over sex abuse payouts
In a decision that confirms its right to proactively reach out to victims of sexual abuse by priests, the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst, New Brunswick, has been awarded $3.4 million in a dispute with its insurance company.