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O’Hara, Prendie renew field hockey rivalry as playoffs approach
The cross-Delaware County rivals battled it out to a 2-1 Cardinal O'Hara win this month, solidifying their playoff seedings with an eye on the Catholic League championship game in two weeks.
St. David’s faithful hear hard truths of church in crisis, on path to renewal
Should the Catholic Church, reeling from the abuse scandal, be held by society to a higher standard? Yes, said the leader of a retreat Oct. 14-16 at the Willow Grove parish. What's needed are active Catholics working in unity.
Cardinal Rivera’s home attacked in Mexico City, security guard killed
An auxiliary police officer was shot dead at the Mexico City home of Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera in what authorities described as an unsuccessful attempt at robbing the retired churchman.
Religion-reporting do’s and don’ts unveiled for U.S. TV, radio stations
The National Association of Broadcasters has issued a "Reporting on Religion Toolkit" to aid local broadcast stations in how to get the story right.
Indian priest, witness against bishop accused of rape, found dead
A Catholic priest considered a prime witness against an Indian bishop accused of rape has been found dead, with his family suspecting foul play. However, local medical staff said he had a series of health problems.
U.S. cardinal: Abuse crisis discussed at synod, will top bishops’ agenda
The agenda for the November meeting will include multiple items for dealing with the abuse crisis and, particularly, the issue of bishops' behavior and accountability, Cardinal DiNardo said.
Christians are meant to serve, not be served, pope says
The pope reflected on the Sunday Gospel reading from St. Mark, in which Jesus tells his disciples, "whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.
Chilean court rules archdiocese liable in covering up Karadima sex abuse
UPDATED - In a major victory for survivors of abuse in Chile, a court ruled that the Archdiocese of Santiago prevented a thorough investigation into sexual abuses committed by a former priest, Fernando Karadima.
God’s love ‘real, profound’ and can change your life, speaker tells youth
Keynote speakers at annual Rekindle event for teens in the Diocese of Sioux City emphasized God's love to those in attendance, something that seems to be lost on today's young people.
Synod members ‘share the journey’ with migrants, refugees
The 1.5-mile walk Caritas organized Oct. 21 from Rome's Trastevere neighborhood to the Vatican "is nothing when compared to what migrants are experiencing," said Honduran Bishop Jose Antonio Canales.