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Former Vatican hospital officials indicted for illegal use of funds
Vatican magistrates have formally indicted two former officers of the Vatican's pediatric hospital on charges of illegally using funds to help finance the remodeling of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone's apartment.
Former doctrine chief denies false account of papal meeting
The former head of the Vatican's doctrine office denied reports claiming he was dismissed by Pope Francis due to differences in doctrinal matters.
Journal: Strip religious garb, fundamentalist tones from U.S. political power
U.S. politics have become increasingly colored by an apocalyptic world view, promoted by certain fundamentalist Christians, that fosters hatred, fear and intolerance, said an influential Jesuit magazine.
Catholic Extension announces eight finalists for Lumen Christi award
Catholic Extension has announced eight finalists for its Lumen Christi Award, which recognizes Catholic leaders "for bringing the light of Christ" to poor communities across the United States.
Archbishop Broglio asks prayers for 16 killed in Marine plane crash
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services asked for prayers for the 15 Marines and one Navy corpsman who died July 10 when a Marine refueling and cargo plane crashed in a soybean field in rural Mississippi near the town of Itta Bena.
Reformed churches sign agreement adopting justification doctrine
Signaling a turning point in ecumenical relations with the Catholic Church, the World Communion of Reformed Churches signed an agreement on a key issue that divided Catholics and Protestants for centuries.
Yemen’s foreign minister says kidnapped Salesian is still alive
Yemen's foreign minister told Indian officials that Salesian Father Thomas Uzhunnalil, kidnapped in Yemen last year, is still alive, and efforts to trace him continue.
Ballplayers let rivalries go, enjoy the Carpenter Cup
The cream of the Catholic League's players made an early exit at the annual Phillies-sponsored youth baseball tournament. But they learn to play and laugh with guys they compete against all season.
Q-and-A on the Vatican’s recent instruction on bread, wine for Communion
Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document.
Catechesis is a vocation of service, not a job, pope says
Catechists are called to live their mission as a service, by preaching the Gospel through concrete actions rather than treating it as just a job, Pope Francis said.