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Responding to priests, Vatican investigates Indonesian bishop
The Vatican has appointed an apostolic visitor to investigate claims by Indonesian priests that their bishop had a mistress and misappropriated church funds.
Pope prays for Christian victims of violent attacks in Africa
The pope led pilgrims in praying a Hail Mary for the victims of a deadly shooting Aug. 6 at St. Philip's Catholic Church in Ozubulu, located in Nigeria's southern state of Anambra. He also prayed for Christians killed following an attack at a mission in Gambo, Central African Republic.
Vatican official hints at unofficial agreement with China on bishops
Observers have been increasingly confident that a process has been put in place as the two sides work toward a formal agreement, especially after the appointment of five new bishops in 2015 and 2016 that were recognized by both sides.
Pope Francis appoints bishops to serve two Chaldean eparchies
Pope Francis has named Bishop Emmanuel Challita of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Addai of Toronto as bishop of the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle in San Diego. He also named Bishop Frank Kalabat of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle, based near Detroit, as administrator of Eparchy of Addai of Toronto.
Let Jesus be ‘your teacher, your life coach,’ archbishop urges teens
The third annual City of Saints youth conference offered teens an encounter with Christ through fellowship, praise and worship as they participate in workshops presented by renowned speakers, including youth leaders.
Bishop attends ICE meeting for mother fearing separation from sick child
Bishop Seitz went to ICE's El Paso headquarters to stand in for Maria and with her attorney ask for her deportation order to be reconsidered.
Democratic Party divided over abortion litmus test for candidates
Looking ahead to the 2018 midterm elections, people inside and outside the Democratic Party are discussing the polarizing issue of abortion and the party's openness to negotiation over support of pro-life candidates.
Phoenix Diocese says retired bishop ‘categorically denies’ abuse claim
According to its records, the diocese said in an Aug. 3 statement, Bishop Thomas J. O'Brien "was never assigned to any of the parishes or schools identified in the lawsuit, and no specific information has been presented which connects Bishop O'Brien to the plaintiff."
Peacemakers at White House vigil urge U.S. to empty its nuclear arsenal
UPDATED - Saying the possession, upgrading and potential use of nuclear weapons was sinful, peacemakers gathered outside the White House on the feast of the Transfiguration and implored the U.S. government to empty its arsenals and embrace a world of peace.
Lessons about New York church’s historic pipe organ part of music camp
Eleven children took part in the first-time program, "Pipes, Pedals & Peals," sponsored by the Friends of the Henry Erben Organ. The group is a charitable organization devoted to the conservation and restoration of the 1868 Henry Erben Organ inside St. Patrick's Old Cathedral.