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Trump can reshape Supreme Court with pick to succeed Kennedy
Anyone on President Trump's list of potential nominees will probably turn the court to the right on social issues and leave it about where it is on economic issues, say legal experts. Two of Trump's top three picks are Catholic.
Vatican issues new document on vocation of consecrated virgins
Consecrated by her local bishop, a member of the order of virgins makes a promise of perpetual virginity, prayer and service to the church while living independently in society.
Our Lady of Hope Parish marks 25 years — and a lot more history
The North Philadelphia parish is the result of a merger of three parishes going back as far as 175 years. Mass attendance is strong by the mostly resident African American congregation, joined by Hispanics and Filipinos.
Cycling team conquers Colorado Rockies to raise money for the homeless
By participating in the high-altitude ride of more than 400 miles in the Colorado Rockies over six days, the team raised money for programs and services provided by Denver Catholic Charities for homeless people.
English bishop cautions Catholics on care in state-funded hospitals
Bishop Philip Egan issued a "pastoral message" to clergy and laity after the publication of a report, which concluded that 650 people died in a hospital after they were given large doses of painkillers without medical justification.
Pope names lay Italian journalist to head Vatican communications
Paolo Ruffini, 61, was named prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication July 5, making him the first layperson to head such a high-level Vatican department. He brings decades of experience in print and broadcast journlism.
Church leaders pledge to support, cooperate with new Mexican president
The Mexican bishops conference extended congratulations to presidential election winner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who won a landslide victory on an agenda of change and promises to combat corruption and poverty.
South Sudanese cease-fire agreement creates hope for long-lasting peace
Catholic leaders in South Sudan expressed optimism that a new peace agreement between the government and rebel forces would hold despite allegations of violations in some remote frontlines.
Australian archbishop sentenced to a year of house arrest in abuse case
Stone told the court that the sentence was appropriate given that the archbishop's mental and physical conditions precluded a strict prison term.
UK judge dismisses challenge to ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinic
High Court Judge Mark Turner said that Ealing Council in London was justified in creating a 328-foot exclusion zone around a Marie Stopes UK clinic.