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Pope, cardinal advisers study ‘healthy decentralization’ proposals
The cardinals and pope looked at the possibility of allowing bishops to determine whether a permanent deacon who is widowed can remarry or whether a permanent deacon who is unmarried or widowed can be ordained to the priesthood without having to "wait for a decision to be made in Rome."
Catholic leaders pray for London fire victims, offer assistance
The June 14 early morning fire, which killed at least six people and injured more than 70 others, sent black smoke stretching for miles. Officials said they expected the death toll to rise.
Vatican releases online questionnaire for youth
To help the Synod of Bishops on youth to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young people, the Vatican is inviting all 16- to 29-year-olds around the world to complete an online survey.
Federal authorities investigating shooting of congressman, others
A Catholic congressman, two police officers and a legislative aide were wounded June 14 when a gunman opened fire on them during a practice for an annual congressional baseball game.
DiNardo: Local officers shouldn’t be required to enforce immigration laws
Local police can work with federal law enforcement in dealing with "violent criminal aliens," Cardinal DiNardo said, but the "burden" of enforcing federal immigration law would be "taking away from their efforts to ensure public safety."
Catholics in Florida remember victims of Pulse nightclub
Orlando Bishop John G. Noonan was joined by local religious leaders of various faiths at the St. James Cathedral for prayers and hymns and the lighting of candles remembering each one of the Orlando victims.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds injunction on Trump’s travel ban
A three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based court ruled June 12 that the administration failed to show that barring citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen was necessary to protect the United States.
James Comey makes appearance with his father at New Jersey parish
Though Comey did not respond to questions from a reporter outside the church, a video shows a group of teens outside Guardian Angel Church June 11 introducing themselves to the former FBI man who was fired by Trump May 9.
NBCC to explore the call to live the Gospel in challenging times
"We're interested in what the people have to say, what's in their hearts. It's what they want to see addressed (by the Catholic Church)," said Father Stephen D. Thorne, pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Philadelphia and a congress leader.
Pope Francis names bishop of Evansville as archbishop of Indianapolis
Archbishop Thompson, who has been Evansville's bishop since 2011, succeeds Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, who was named to head the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, last November.