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Human bones discovered at Vatican nunciature in Italy
Italian media immediately surmised that the bones could be those of Emanuela Orlandi, the daughter of a Vatican employee who presumably was kidnapped in 1983 at the age of 15. The case has never been solved.
Byzantine Catholic priest placed on leave after abuse claim found credible
Father Basil Hutsko, who was allegedly attacked in the church sacristy in August, has been removed from ministry after a 2004 abuse claim against him has now been deemed credible.
Shooting victims mourned; leaders vow to fight hate, violence
Thousands of people gathered at the University of Pittsburgh Oct. 28 at an interfaith service to mourn the victims of the horrific shooting a day earlier at the Tree of Life synagogue.
For 25 years, St. Martin serves ‘the Kingdom in North Philadelphia’
St. Martin de Porres Parish marked its 25th anniversary as the incarnation of five former parishes in North Philly. Small but vibrant, and boasting a unique men's choir, the parish believes the best is yet to come.
St. Katharine’s tomb moved to cathedral, open for prayerful visits
Moving the remains of Philadelphia's saint from the shrine in Bensalem to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul was completed Oct. 26 after 12 weeks. Archbishop Chaput will lead the formal dedication Nov. 18, to which all are invited.
Bishops to consider endorsing sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman
The granddaughter of slaves, she was the only African-American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, and she transcended racism to leave a lasting mark on U.S. Catholic life in the late 20th century.
Gift of nun doll collection helps preserve legacy of women religious
The 75 carefully and meticulously created nun dolls in Margaret Alsup's collection are now in the care of the Archdiocese of Atlanta's Office of Archives and Records, where they are in full display.
Concerned over food for the poor, parishioners write legislators
More than 60 parishioners of Old St. Joseph Parish in Philadelphia gathered after Sunday Masses Oct. 7 to write 112 letters to members of Congress to save funding for food programs in the Farm Bill.
Canon law empowers lay people in addressing abuse crisis, lawyers say
Lay people "have the right and even at times the duty" to voice their opinions to bishops grappling with the sexual abuse crisis. It is a consultative voice that depends on a bishop's willingness to listen, experts say.
From Nairobi to New York, human life should be respected, says speaker
Obianuju Ekeocha, founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, encouraged a Washington audience Oct. 23 to celebrate the birth of babies and to ensure that U.S. government funds do not go toward promoting a culture of abortion in Africa.