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Swiss cardinal skips Mass to avoid priest accused of Nazi sympathies
Father Michael Polster, 30, was one of two seminarians expelled from a Bavarian seminary in 2013 due to alleged Nazi inclinations, racist remarks, and concentration camp jokes.
States file lawsuits to end DACA
Continuing the legal drama against a program that protects some 800,000 young adults brought into the country without legal documentation as minors, seven states have filed a lawsuit attempting once more to end it.
Vatican issues instruction on improving canon law studies
The changes in canon law Pope Francis made to ensure that marriage annulment cases were handled more quickly, more pastorally and with less expense mean that some changes should be made in the way church law is taught.
Romero Trust chair says he sees archbishop’s influence on Pope Francis
Julian Filochowski said he could perceive the influence of the martyred archbishop of San Salvador in the work of Pope Francis, particularly in his care for the poor.
Iowa legislature sends fetal heartbeat bill to governor
A bill described by some observers as the most restrictive abortion legislation in the nation has been sent to the desk of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Pass on faith through deeds, not words, pope says
Christians must pass on the faith by giving witness through their example and not by persuading others to choose sides, Pope Francis said.
Date set for final approval of canonization of Blesseds Paul VI, Romero
Pope Francis already cleared the way for their canonizations earlier this year with the publication of decrees recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of each one of the blesseds.
Marriage and Communion: Norms address needs of interchurch couples
Six German bishops are meeting with Vatican officials to discuss a proposal to allow greater access to the Eucharist for Protestants married to Catholics.
Hondurans plead for extension of Temporary Protected Status
The Trump administration was set to decide in early May whether Honduran holders of a special immigration status will be able to remain legally in the country.
Nun believed killed by nephew; police continue to search for body
Sister Angela Miller is believed to have been murdered by her nephew on or before he set fire April 28 to the nun's home in West Scranton, Pennsylvania, authorities said.