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World must not forget suffering of Ukraine and its people, says prelate
Since 2014 Ukraine "has been a victim of relentless military aggression" and suffered countless human tragedies, but now the media's attention has shifted away from the country to other conflict zones.
Cardinal O’Malley calls for investigation at Boston seminary
Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley said that he has asked the rector of St. John Seminary to go on sabbatical leave and is asking for an investigation of allegations made on social media.
Bishops, faith leaders condemn Tennessee’s first execution in nine years
Two Tennessee Catholic bishops called the execution of Billy Ray Irick Aug. 9 "unnecessary."
How can human dignity be preserved and enhanced through public policy?
Human dignity: It hasn't quite become a campaign issue, but it's coming close.
‘Take clear action,’ young Catholics urge U.S. bishops in open letter
An open letter from 43 writers, academics and Catholic leaders said to be "children in the decades leading up to the sexual abuse crisis of 2002" called for an end to silence on the issue.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment for four religious priests in parishes and institutions in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced this week.
Judge blocks deportation underway for asylum seekers
A federal judge Aug. 9 ordered the immediate return to the U.S. of two Salvadoran asylum seekers, a mother and her daughter, who were unexpectedly deported from Texas to their native country.
Canon lawyers explain how Vatican abuse trials function
UPDATED - A canonical trial at the Vatican differs in many ways from criminal trials in the United States.
Caritas project seeks to end hunger in South Asia
Caritas India introduced the program in collaboration with its international partners to help farmers adapt methods to cope with erratic climate conditions.
Metuchen bishop ‘saddened and ashamed’ by Archbishop McCarrick case
He was referring to allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct lodged at Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick, a former cardinal and retired archbishop of Washington, who was named the first bishop of the newly created Metuchen Diocese in 1981.