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Quebec’s youngest bishop wants to bring fire of God’s love to the world
Auxiliary Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay of Trois-Rivieres now is Quebec's youngest bishop and probably the geekiest.
Chaldean synod to address church’s future in Iraq, among diaspora
The upcoming synod for the Iraqi Chaldean Catholic Church in Baghdad in August is expected to discuss issues vital for the church's future both in Iraq and among its diaspora community.
Winds of change in Ireland: Dublin events focus on today’s families
The last time a pope visited Ireland, the Constitution prohibited divorce, gay marriages were unthinkable, abortion was illegal and abuse at the hands of nuns and priests was secret. Pope Francis will visit next month.
Cardinal says deacons’ life of action, charity, service models Jesus’ life
Speaking at the 2018 National Diaconate Congress in New Orleans July 22-26, Cardinal Tobin said the diaconate is absolutely crucial to the church's life.
O’Malley: Actions needed now to address claims against cardinal
While the church in the U.S. has clear procedures for investigating accusations of sexual abuse against priests, Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley called for three new steps in handling cases involving bishops.
Trial pending for priest accused of embezzling $5 million from parish
Investigators from the Special Investigation Section discovered more than $63,000 in cash stashed above the ceiling tiles of the basement of the priest's home.
Gingrich: ‘Securing’ religious liberty top priority for U.S., Vatican
Ambassador Callista Gingrich joined Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, and other speakers at an event to discuss the Vatican's perspective on and fight for religious freedom around the world.
‘Bishop of the Wheelchair’ seen as a good shepherd for ex-Khmer Rouge
Within weeks of the collapse of the final remnants of the Khmer Rouge in late 1998, Jesuit Father Enrique Figaredo visited some of the movement's last-standing cadres after hearing they needed assistance.
Young couple at national congress considers diaconate possibilities
Jeremy Tickle is in the inquiry phase of the diaconate program for the Diocese of Birmingham and thought the conference would give the entire family a deeper sense of the vocational call.
Cardinal calls ‘timeless truths’ in ‘Humanae Vitae’ a gift to church
"Marriage reflects the love of God, which is faithful, generous and life-giving. Through their vocation, spouses cooperate with God by being open to new human life," Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said.