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Congolese cardinal does not fear death but is careful what he eats

Cardinal Monsengwo's condemnation of the current regime has put him in a dangerous position, but he says he does takes measures to stay safe.

Birth of an encyclical: Priest documents preparation of ‘Humanae Vitae’

Documents in the Vatican Secret Archives and the archives of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prove it was a "myth" that Blessed Paul VI largely set out on his own in writing the 1968 encyclical on married love and the regulation of births.

Pope attends funeral of cardinal who announced to world his election

Pope Francis presided over the final commendation of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the French cardinal who led the Vatican's outreach to other religions and who had announced to the world his election as pope five years ago.

Traditionalist society elects new superior general

Father Davide Pagliarani was chosen to succeed Bishop Bernard Fellay "for a mandate of 12 years" by members of the society's general chapter, which was meeting at the Seminary of St. Pius X in Econe, Switzerland.

Listening and negotiating not a lost art, says retired Catholic lobbyist

After four decades of leading the Missouri Catholic Conference, retired director Mike Hoey says that building a peaceful society requires prayer, patience and a willingness to "get out of our comfort zone."

Here are summaries of some of Judge Kavanaugh’s most notable opinions

Here are summaries of some of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's most notable opinions while on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Humanae Vitae conference examines impact of contraception over past 50 years

Sponsored by the Philadelphia archdiocese and the Knights of Columbus, the Oct. 13 gathering will assess Pope Paul VI's landmark encyclical, which predicted artificial birth control's profound social and cultural effects.

Unity, openness at core of Melkite Catholic identity, says patriarch

During the 51st National Melkite Convention in Houston July 5-8, the patriarch spoke July 5 about what it means to be a Melkite Catholic at the present time and the challenges the church faces in the Near East.

Rich heritage: Black sisters, priests mark 50 years of shaping church

The year, 1968, was a tumultuous one in American history. Black priests wanted to support each other. They also wanted to discuss how to respond to the times and gain the church backing to better evangelize black communities.

Sister Marie Perpetua Sneeringer dies at age 94

Born and raised in the Harrisburg diocese, she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1942 and ministered throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.