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World’s bishops call for action on abuse; English bishop wants synod
A global synod on priests could help the church to end the "terrible" scandals of clerical child abuse, an English bishop told Pope Francis.
National pro-life conference calls leaders to be missionary disciples
More than 100 diocesan, state and national pro-life leaders from across the U.S. gathered for the annual Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference to discuss how best to build a culture of life.
Parishioners praise Mary on West Chester’s streets for 99th year
Generations of families who founded the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother at St. Agnes Parish continued it last week with Mass, breakfast, a street procession and benediction.
Anderson calls for ‘full accounting of misdeeds’ that led to scandal
Perpetrators of abuse and those who cover it up must "come clean" about their misdeeds, said the CEO of the Knights of Columbus. His organization has an important role in rebuilding the church, he said.
Cardinal’s name removed from Pittsburgh diocesan high school
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is taking the name of Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, a former Pittsburgh bishop, off the name of a Catholic high school in suburban Cranberry Township.
Banking, nonprofit expert ready to roll up sleeves at Faith in Future
Irene Horstmann Hannan, a successful bank manager and advocate for women and the poor, takes the reins as CEO at the foundation that runs the archdiocese's high schools and special ed schools.
Cardinal Farrell tells media church needs God to help it build bridges
In a wide-ranging news conference that touched on clerical sex abuse, the role of women in the church and LGBT issues, the cardinal said the fundamental message of the Gospel was the same for all of God's creation.
Twin sisters used to celebrating sacraments together share wedding day
From their baptism and their birthday to first Communion, confirmation and graduation, pictures and home videos tell the story of sisters used to sharing the major events in each other's lives.
Panelists urge families to come up with media plan to help protect minors
Behavioral scientists and cybercrime experts talked to families about how digital distraction, pornography and the "online echo chamber" impact their lives, during one of the first panels at the international World Meeting of Families.
Michael Brown’s death still galvanizes anti-racism efforts in Ferguson
Sister Cathy Doherty, a School Sister of Notre Dame, devotes most of her energy to promoting interracial friendships between students in the St. Louis-area parochial schools.