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Nuns’ spirit of service can lead to abuses, Vatican magazine says
Misunderstanding the generous service and obedience of women religious leads to their being exploited and underappreciated.
Franciscan Brothers of Peace, others walk alongside victims of torture
The Center for Victims of Torture is recognized internationally as a leader in helping victims of torture through an interdisciplinary approach of medical care, psychotherapy and social services with hopes they'll become productive members of society
Irish bishop resigns after criticism of his treatment of abusive priest
Bishop John McAreavey was criticized on BBC Northern Ireland after it emerged that he concelebrated an anniversary Mass with a priest he knew had stepped down after being sent for treatment following complaints of abuse.
Indian shrine rector stabbed to death; police arrest former sacristan
UPDATED - Father Thelakkat, 52, had been rector there since 2011. He was stabbed at the Sixth Station of the Cross as he came down the hill after checking on preparations for the annual Lenten pilgrimage.
Catholics urge political leaders to take steps to curb gun violence
"We adults have repeatedly failed to fix this singularly American phenomenon," said Jesuit Father Michael Sheeran on behalf of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S.
People from all walks of life wait hours to pay respects to Rev. Graham
Several thousand people patiently endured a snaking line that began on First Street and continued with two more lines inside the Capitol before ushers guided them to a stairway into the Rotunda, where Rev. Graham's plywood coffin rested on a catafalque.
Parishioners of archdiocese donate $178K to Catholic University
Catholic University of America's recent national collection will help it "to establish new programs that serve the needs of the church today and educate tomorrow's Catholic leaders," according to the university's president.
Lithuanian Catholics to celebrate St. Casimir milestone
St. Casimir Church, 324 Wharton Street in Philadelphia, will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday, April 15 with Mass followed by a champagne brunch.
Cereal, peanut butter collected to help Mercy ministries in city
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries benefited from recent donations that will provide 2,925 bowls of cereal and 2,557 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for needy families in North Philadelphia.
Berlin Archdiocese grieves after murder of African-born pastor
Father Alain-Florent Gandoulou sustained fatal injuries from being beaten with objects and was stabbed in the head with an umbrella tip. A 26-year-old man from Cameroon was arrested in connection with the crime.