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Peru’s bishops support proposed overhaul of judicial system
Peru's bishops expressed support for an overhaul of the country's judicial system after phone-tap recordings revealing influence peddling and corruption became public.
Regina Coeli Academy holds open house
At the July 17 session, the Abington-based school will showcase its Christ-infused education for students from pre-K to grade 8.
Protecting family unity, family life key to migration compact, says nuncio
The Vatican's nuncio to the United Nations welcomed the "inclusion and added emphasis on the right to family unity and to family life" in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Special Mass will commemorate the first Miraculous Medal apparition
The July 18 liturgy at the Miraculous Medal shrine will recall when the Blessed Mother first appeared to St. Catherine Labouré in 19th-century Paris with a message of love and hope.
All eyes now fixed on Kavanaugh and Roe
Brett Kavanaugh has stepped into a firestorm. Some have praised his nomination, others have slammed it, hinging primarily on how they think he will vote on abortion cases.
Papers, chafing under weight of newsprint tariffs, seek relief
Newspapers of every type, Catholic papers included, are seeking relief from the U.S. government after six months of increased costs due to tariffs on imported Canadian newsprint.
St. Thomas More honors fathers during its 50th jubilee year
The Pottstown parish kicked off a year-long celebration in May, with multiple events that will culminate in a May 2019 Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Catholic organizations playing role in reunification of children
About two dozen families in all were brought back together with help from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Migration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities USA and a network of other agencies from around the country.
Kavanaugh’s faith ‘really shines through in who he is,’ says priest
The Supreme Court nominee's former pastor says that the federal appeals judge is an active parishioner, attending Mass and volunteering for several ministries.
U.S. bishop travels to Ukraine, sees projects supported by American funds
Bishop John Michael Botean, of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St. George's, based in Canton, Ohio, participated in a liturgy at Stradch to honor the beatified martyrs of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.