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Ex-head of Vatican hospital found guilty of abuse of office
A Vatican court found Giuseppe Profiti guilty of abuse of office for using donations belonging to the hospital's foundation to refurbish a Vatican-owned apartment used by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, former Vatican secretary of state.
Christian life is a love story with God, pope says at canonization
Like the Catholic Church's newest saints, Christians are called to live their faith as a love story with God who wants a relationship that is "more than that of devoted subjects with their king," Pope Francis said.
To fight hunger and forced migration, end war, arms trade, pope says
It makes no sense to lament the problems of hunger and forced migration if one is unwilling to address their root causes, which are conflict and climate change, Pope Francis said.
Planned giving called ‘key part’ of future of parishes, schools, ministry
Colleges, hospitals and universities "are well-established" in the area of planned giving, but such programs are just as applicable to Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses and many other institutions.
Victims of Las Vegas shooting remembered at funeral Masses, vigils
Immediate makeshift memorials in Las Vegas to the 58 victims killed during the Oct. 1 outdoor country music concert are being replaced by memorial services, vigils and Catholic funerals at the victims' hometowns across the country and in Canada.
Sessions’ memo praised for protecting religious liberty
The U.S. attorney general's memo of Oct. 6 identified 20 "high-level principles" for federal administrators to use to ensure religious freedoms. The archbishop of Baltimore said it reaffirms laws that protect faith-based organizations.
Conwell-Egan, Lansdale Catholic upset playoff predictions
As the season heads into the finals, several teams have upped their games and startled standings in Catholic League soccer, field hockey and tennis.
Catholics say diplomacy with North Korea, Iran needed to keep peace
UPDATED - The leaders of dozens of religious congregations said they were concerned by the president's recent threats to "totally destroy" North Korea and to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran accord because both actions would bring the world "to the brink of nuclear catastrophe."
Advocates find there’s little to like in White House immigration plan
The wide-ranging document calls for a major tightening of immigration laws; raising the standard of proof for asylum seekers; and limiting family members of current immigrants who can enter the country.
New saints inspire Christians to build peaceful world, bishop says
Martyrs from Mexico and Brazil, an Italian Capuchin priest and a Spanish priest will be canonized by Pope Francis at an Oct. 15 canonization ceremony.