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Pope leads rosary for peace at Rome shrine
Pope Francis visited Rome's popular Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love to pray the rosary for peace, especially in Syria.
Federal appeals court affirms parish assets separate from archdiocese
A federal appeals court upheld two lower court rulings that the parish assets are separate from those of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and that they cannot be consolidated with archdiocesan assets in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Latin American Catholics say ‘personal’ experiences boost evangelicals
Evangelical churches have been gaining popularity for decades in the region as Catholic affiliation and influence has steadily declined. In at least three countries, Catholics have become religious minorities.
Catholic Beer Club responds to millennials’ thirst for community
"Our goal is to provide not 'just another Catholic event,' but a casual forum for people to connect with others from all over the archdiocese."
21 African American students receive $16K in scholarships
Among other awards at a gala last Friday night, the academically talented students received a Msgr. Mitchell Scholarship, named for a priest who served in predominantly Black Catholic parishes in Philadelphia.
Philippine church groups launch network to support Australian nun
Solidarity With the Poor Network aims to unite faith-based organizations to protest the Philippine government's decision to expel the regional superior of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion over alleged involvement in "illegal political activities."
Glendon receives Evangelium Vitae Medal at University of Notre Dame
"She personifies the goods at the heart of the Evangelium Vitae Medal, O. Carter Snead, the center's director, said during a banquet and award ceremony April 28 at the university.
Ohio diocese announces bishop undergoing treatment for leukemia
In 2017, Bishop Murry, 69, a Jesuit, became the chair of the U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. He also serves as chairman of the bishops' Committee on Catholic Education.
Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age, pope says
In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organizations must be willing to adapt to effectively proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Pell ordered to stand trial on abuse charges
After a monthlong pre-trial hearing, an Australian judge ordered Cardinal George Pell to stand trial on multiple charges of sexual abuse of minors, charges the cardinal consistently has denied.