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Father Robert Breen, longtime Cardinal Dougherty teacher, dies at 91
He taught at the Catholic high school for 35 years and was pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Rieglesville, for 12 years. His advice on sports and prayer: "It's God's game, but you play with your own swing."
Fear, uncertainty lead to a ‘do-it-yourself’ religion, pope says
Like the ancient Israelites, Christians today also can fall into the temptation of creating their own idols when difficulties and uncertainties arise, Pope Francis said.
Embezzlement trial postponed until next year for Michigan priest
Father Jonathan Wehrle was facing an Aug. 13 trial but his attorney in the criminal case said he was withdrawing, prompting the judge in to push the trial to January 2019 to give new defense attorneys time to prepare.
Knights’ donations, volunteer hours and members keep growing, CEO says
At the 136th annual Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention, Carl Anderson spoke of the charitable works of the Knights, their ongoing pro-life commitment and pledge to support persecuted Christians.
HHS urged to reissue rules to enforce required notice on abortion coverage
"Obamacare's abortion surcharge is practically invisible to consumers," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, who signed the Aug. 6 letter. "Consumers have a right to know."
Momentum builds for proposed lay-run sex abuse panel
U.S. Catholic bishops are calling for an internal investigation into the handling of allegations of sexual misconduct against Archbishop McCarrick and urging such an inquiry be spearheaded by laypeople.
Kids of Armenian descent experience summertime beacon of hope in Beirut
The camp gives children an opportunity "to have new friends, to enjoy their childhood, to have these moments of fun and lovely memories within their miseries."
Catholic hospitals help Indonesia quake victims in Lombok, Bali
Catholic hospitals in Indonesia have sent medical teams to treat hundreds of people injured by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the tourist island of Lombok near Bali Aug. 5.
Catholic Church offers to mediate Zimbabwe election dispute
The church in Zimbabwe said it is prepared to mediate between government and opposition leaders after six people were killed in violence that followed a disputed presidential election.
Pope thanks Chilean bishops for steps taken to address abuse scandal
Addressed to Bishop Santiago Silva Retamales, the military ordinary and conference president, Pope Francis' letter praised the decisions as "realistic and concrete."