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As Romero image inadvertently released, canonization details emerge
The image has a blue background with a white aura around Blessed Romero's head. The portrait shows the fourth archbishop of San Salvador with a golden halo, and the prayer card has the words "St. Oscar Arnulfo Romero, bishop and martyr" below.
New papal appointments reflect pope’s wish for transparency
Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino as president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which handles the Vatican's investment portfolio and real estate holdings and serves as the Vatican employment office and procurement agency.
Supreme Court says law on crisis pregnancy centers violates free speech
UPDATED - In a 5-4 ruling, the high court struck down a California law requiring pregnancy clinics to advise women on abortion services. Doing so compelled the centers "to speak a particular message," the court said.
Catholic school teachers learn to reach kids traumatized at home
The Catholic Urban Education Conference held June 20 in Philadelphia helped teachers learn about the effects of childhood trauma on their students, and how to help them achieve in the classroom and in life.
Pope says torture is a mortal sin; Vatican urges help for drug abusers
On International Day Against Drug Abuse, a top Vatican cardinal said support is critical for those who are fragile and vulnerable, like those who are abusing drugs. The U.N. estimates 250 million people used drugs in 2015.
German Catholic-Lutheran couple say some in mixed marriages feel rebuffed
The Heineckes' beliefs about why they should share Communion are shared by many interchurch couples in Germany.
Canadian bishops say marijuana use may soon be legal but remains sinful
With the exception of cannabis use for medicinal purposes, consuming marijuana violates the virtue of temperance and should be avoided, said Msgr. Frank Leo, general secretary of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Pope appoints apostolic administrator for Syro-Malabar major archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed an apostolic administrator for Cardinal George Alencherry's archdiocese amid infighting and financial controversies.
Catholic singles encouraged to make gift of self at national conference
The National Catholic Singles Conference provides an opportunity for singles to engage in the faith together through presentations, prayer, the sacraments and fellowship.
Reflection, repentance from sin of racism seen as key to evangelization
On June 18, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron issued a reflection on racism in the first of a series of pastoral notes he plans to release examining issues in U.S. society and culture.