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Papers, chafing under weight of newsprint tariffs, seek relief
Newspapers of every type, Catholic papers included, are seeking relief from the U.S. government after six months of increased costs due to tariffs on imported Canadian newsprint.
St. Thomas More honors fathers during its 50th jubilee year
The Pottstown parish kicked off a year-long celebration in May, with multiple events that will culminate in a May 2019 Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Catholic organizations playing role in reunification of children
About two dozen families in all were brought back together with help from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Migration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities USA and a network of other agencies from around the country.
Kavanaugh’s faith ‘really shines through in who he is,’ says priest
The Supreme Court nominee's former pastor says that the federal appeals judge is an active parishioner, attending Mass and volunteering for several ministries.
U.S. bishop travels to Ukraine, sees projects supported by American funds
Bishop John Michael Botean, of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St. George's, based in Canton, Ohio, participated in a liturgy at Stradch to honor the beatified martyrs of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Congolese cardinal does not fear death but is careful what he eats
Cardinal Monsengwo's condemnation of the current regime has put him in a dangerous position, but he says he does takes measures to stay safe.
Birth of an encyclical: Priest documents preparation of ‘Humanae Vitae’
Documents in the Vatican Secret Archives and the archives of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prove it was a "myth" that Blessed Paul VI largely set out on his own in writing the 1968 encyclical on married love and the regulation of births.
Pope attends funeral of cardinal who announced to world his election
Pope Francis presided over the final commendation of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the French cardinal who led the Vatican's outreach to other religions and who had announced to the world his election as pope five years ago.
Traditionalist society elects new superior general
Father Davide Pagliarani was chosen to succeed Bishop Bernard Fellay "for a mandate of 12 years" by members of the society's general chapter, which was meeting at the Seminary of St. Pius X in Econe, Switzerland.
Listening and negotiating not a lost art, says retired Catholic lobbyist
After four decades of leading the Missouri Catholic Conference, retired director Mike Hoey says that building a peaceful society requires prayer, patience and a willingness to "get out of our comfort zone."