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Pope serene despite ‘pain’ over archbishop’s testimony, cardinal says
While recent accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano have created tension in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is approaching the situation calmly, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Philippine immigration officials reaffirm move to deport missionary nun
The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration dismissed a motion for reconsideration filed by Sister Patricia Fox's lawyers, saying it failed to raise new matters that could warrant the reversal of the expulsion order
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish hosts addiction awareness panel
The free Sept. 13 gathering in Croydon, moderated by Bucks County district attorney Matt Weintraub, will feature community leaders and recovery resources for fighting substance abuse.
San Jose bishop says he won’t move into $2.3 million home
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath said he "erred in judgment" in purchasing a five-bedroom home he was set to live in when he retired. It will be sold and donated to charity, and he will live in a parish rectory.
International Trade Commission reverses U.S. tariff on newsprint
The International Trade Commission unanimously reversed a series of tariffs Aug. 29 that the U.S. government had slapped on Canadian-produced newsprint.
German church leaders deplore latest xenophobic violence
German Catholic leaders condemned anti-immigrant riots in an eastern Germany town that erupted after a German man was killed in a brawl with migrants.
Irish parishes hear about New Zealand model for Catholic Church renewal
A New Zealand cardinal told a conference on the future of parishes in Ireland that his diocese benefited from the appointment of church workers known as lay pastoral leaders who exercise many functions that normally would be the responsibility of a parish priest.
Status of Syrian refugees in Lebanon remains largely unchanged
While procedures are being put in place for Syrians to return to their war-torn country from neighboring Lebanon, the refugee crisis continues to linger.
Oregon church activities curtailed by smoke from wildfires
Catholic churches and homes in southern Oregon are safe so far amid wildfires, but persistent smoke has suppressed activities -- and spirits.
St. Edmond’s Home for Children wraps up summer in style
The summer tradition at the Catholic Social Services facility in Rosemont for youth with profound physical and intellectual disabilities capped eight weeks of fun with Mass and a cookout on Aug. 16.