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U.S. officials return stolen Columbus letter back to Vatican Library
The rare 15th century document describing the riches of the New World had been secretly replaced with a forgery, while the true document ended up in the hands of a U.S. collector from Atlanta.
Bishops accept revised guidelines for health care partnerships
Under development since 2015, the revised directives govern moral questions related to the delivery of health care in settings involving cooperation among Catholic and non-Catholic systems.
Bishops approve charter changes to widen protection of young people
The changes are the first since 2011 as the work to update the document took several years to wind through the review process established by the bishops.
Migration is about people, not numbers, pope says
Migrants seeking a better life in other countries must not be viewed with suspicion but rather defended and protected, no matter their status, Pope Francis said.
Dominican sisters, women of faith, decry policy of separating families
A woman's religious order and a group of women of all faiths are taking a stance against the Trump administration's policy of separating families by taking children into custody and sending parents to detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Q and A with Bangladeshi human rights activist on clergy sexual abuse
Bangladeshi human rights activist Rosaline Costa says reports of clergymen abusing women and children have been around Christendom for years.
Dominican Sisters-run home for dying patients to shut it doors
An era will end in Philadelphia when Sacred Heart Free Home for Incurable Cancer suspends operations this August. The unique ministry that relies entirely on donations may reopen if vocations continue to rise.
National Review Board chair alerts bishops to complacency on abuse
Francesco Cesareo said that auditors preparing the report on the implementation of the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" found signs of complacency in carrying out the charter in some dioceses and eparchies.
Shanahan boys bring home school’s first-ever state lacrosse crown
The Eagles capped a 22-1 season by beating Strath Haven for the PIAA Class 2A championship on Saturday, June 9. Although the first quarter ended with Bishop Shanahan trailing 4-0, it became a 13-5 rout by the end.
Archbishop Carroll’s season ends in tough 3-2 loss in state semis
From the first inning the Patriots didn't get the bounces, and despite scoreless pitching from junior Tyler Kehoe, the team exited the PIAA baseball playoffs June 11. But hopes are high for better success next year.