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Las Vegas: Trauma real even when not acknowledged, psychologists say
The thousands of people at the country music festival Oct. 1 in Las Vegas that turned into the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history are likely to have suffered trauma even if they weren't wounded.
Bishop Vasquez urges U.S. to help solve expanding Rohingya crisis
Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, said in written testimony to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Oct. 5 that the situation affecting the largely Muslim Rohingya population in Myanmar deserves "safe, humane and voluntary durable solutions" as they struggle amid violence that has caused them to flee their homeland.
Pope names Florida priest auxiliary bishop for Orange, California
The appointment was announced in Washington Oct. 6 by Msgr. Walter Erbi, charge d'affaires at the Vatican's nunciature in Washington.
Survey shows most Americans support celebrating Columbus Day
Three-quarters of surveyed Americans believe that Columbus and other historical figures should be judged by the standards of conduct of their own lifetimes, as opposed to modern standards.
Canon law must serve Vatican II vision of the church, pope says
The Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law is an instrument that must serve the church's pastoral mission of bringing God's mercy to all and leading them to salvation, Pope Francis said.
Legionaries pledge renewal as former rector admits fathering children
Legionaries Father Oscar Turrion -- who served as rector of the order's seminary in Rome -- informed his superiors of "his intention to leave priestly ministry" in light of the recent revelations.
Religious employers see new exemptions on HHS mandate
UPDATED - The Trump administration Oct. 6 expanded the exemption to the ACA's contraceptive mandate for religious employers who object to covering contraception in employee health plans.
Pope to honor fallen soldiers at American cemetery near Rome
The Vatican announced Oct. 6 that the pope will celebrate the feast of All Souls' Day, Nov. 2, at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, 45 miles south of Rome.
In rematch of 2016 soccer final, La Salle again tops rival Roman
Roman Catholic had not allowed a goal before the marquee match-up with La Salle last Friday night, but the Explorers broke through with a 3-0 win. Also see the current standings for Catholic League soccer.
Regrouping late in the match, Merion Mercy ekes out a win
The Golden Bears edged Pope John Paul II in a volleyball match Sept. 29 that saw Merion Mercy call a time out late in the final game, then take three of the last five points for the game and the match.