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Mexican diocese apologizes for failing to stop abusive priest
Father Raul Villegas Chavez was sentenced to 90 years in prison -- reduced to 60 years, the maximum penalty in Guanajuato -- after being convicted on charges of rape, sexual exploitation and the corruption of minors.
China official: It’s OK if Vatican doesn’t fully control naming bishops
In a rare move, a top Chinese official answered journalists' questions about a new white paper on religious freedom and the ongoing talks between his government and the Vatican.
Rallies, prayer services recall legacy of slain civil rights leader
Fifty years after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the great civil rights advocate continues to be an outstanding example of how to live the Gospel message, according to Catholic clergy and others.
Recognizing the Lord in the Eucharist
Father Patrick Welsh is the presenter for the April 9 talk with Theology on Tap Northeast. He will delve into the mystery of the holy Eucharist using Scripture passages from St. Luke.
Second Sundays with the Culture Project
Join The Culture Project and friends at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul and City Tap House Logan for a night of prayer and fun!
Terminally ill mother: Euthanasia push robs ‘friends and family of joy’
As Anna Corry lay dying, she sent out a request to speak publicly about her opposition to euthanasia. The Australian woman died Holy Thursday, March 29, but not before sharing her thoughts on assisted suicide.
U.S. seminarian who carried cross at pope’s Easter Mass dies in Rome
The U.S. seminarian, who was a third-year theology student at Rome's Pontifical Regina Apostolorum University, died unexpectedly at the age of 29. He was scheduled to be ordained a deacon July 7 in Houston.
Puerto Rican students pursue dreams at Catholic University after hurricane
The Catholic University of America in Washington said in November that it would take up to 40 students who were enrolled in colleges or universities in Puerto Rico as visiting students for the spring 2018 semester.
NCAA championship is a win-win for Catholic universities
For the first time, Catholic colleges have captured national titles: Villanova taking the men's crown and Notre Dame the women's. According to Villanova's president, success lies in the Catholic view of the importance of community.
Eritrean refugees in Israel turn to faith for solace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suspended a U.N. deal that would have sent thousands of asylum seekers in Israel to Western countries rather than to Africa. Its reversal did not surprise the refugees.