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Letters urge Catholic officials to remove Indian bishop accused of rape
The unidentified nun, a member of the Missionaries of Jesus, complained to police June 29 of being raped in May 2014 and then sexually abused multiple times over the following two years by Bishop Franco Mulakkal.
Ex-chancellor of Santiago archdiocese arrested on abuse charges
Chilean prosecutor Emiliano Arias told journalists that authorities arrested Father Oscar Munoz Toledo, the former chancellor, July 12 following allegations that he abused seven minors in Santiago and Rancagua since 2002.
Villanova priest offers ‘Theology on Tap’ session
Associate athletics director Father Rob Hagan will lead a July 16 discussion with St. Norbert Parish's young adult group.
After World War I, church changed mission approach, cardinal says
Pope Benedict XV "was prompt in indicating how the missionary world must change paths, abandoning the colonial ideology and promoting autonomy, independence and ecclesial self-governance in all the areas outside Europe'"
Preparations begin for Father Arrupe’s sainthood cause, postulator says
The general postulator of the Society of Jesus said he has begun compiling all of the writings of Jesuit Father Pedro Arrupe and seeking eyewitnesses who can attest to the holiness of order's late superior general.
Peru’s bishops support proposed overhaul of judicial system
Peru's bishops expressed support for an overhaul of the country's judicial system after phone-tap recordings revealing influence peddling and corruption became public.
Regina Coeli Academy holds open house
At the July 17 session, the Abington-based school will showcase its Christ-infused education for students from pre-K to grade 8.
Protecting family unity, family life key to migration compact, says nuncio
The Vatican's nuncio to the United Nations welcomed the "inclusion and added emphasis on the right to family unity and to family life" in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Special Mass will commemorate the first Miraculous Medal apparition
The July 18 liturgy at the Miraculous Medal shrine will recall when the Blessed Mother first appeared to St. Catherine Labouré in 19th-century Paris with a message of love and hope.
All eyes now fixed on Kavanaugh and Roe
Brett Kavanaugh has stepped into a firestorm. Some have praised his nomination, others have slammed it, hinging primarily on how they think he will vote on abortion cases.