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Pope accepts resignation of communications prefect
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Msgr. Vigano after a very public controversy involving the use of a letter by retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope confirms plans to attend World Meeting of Families in Dublin
Receiving a delegation from Ireland and blessing an icon of the Holy Family, Pope Francis confirmed his intention to visit Dublin for the final days of the World Meeting of Families.
UMBC’s historic basketball team has Catholic connection in coach, players
By now, the college basketball world knows that UMBC stands for the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Supreme Court examines freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers
Justices seemed skeptical about a California law that requires pro-life pregnancy centers in the state to visibly display information about abortions to their clients.
Vatican taps top architects to create chapels for Venice festival
The initiative is yet another major effort in the long journey of repairing an unnecessary, "lacerating divorce" between art and faith, said Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi.
Mississippi enacts 15-week abortion ban; state’s lone clinic files suit
UPDATED -- Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law March 19 the most restrictive state abortion bill in the nation. Pro-life advocates hailed the law that is for now blocked in court.
Hundreds of runners take to Havertown’s streets for Shamrock Shuffle
Some 450 runners raised thousands of dollars March 17 for Sacred Heart Parish in Delaware County. The seventh annual race benefits upgrades at the school gymnasium while bringing the community together.
San Diego initiative seeks to build trust among police, communities
Religious leaders are recognizing they have a unique role in helping improve relations among law enforcement officers and the broader community.
Cardinal Dolan hopes Supreme Court will uphold free speech
Cardinal Dolan said that he prayed the Supreme Court would "do the right thing and uphold our fundamental right to free speech" when it decides a case examining freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers.
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in Rome prison
Pope Francis once again will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper in a prison and will wash the feet of 12 inmates.