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Italian police recover stolen relic of St. John Bosco
Inside a copper teapot in a kitchen cupboard, Italian police found the relic of St. John Bosco that had been stolen two weeks earlier from the basilica erected at his birthplace.
Mass, holy hour in Cathedral to mark Fortnight for Freedom
The Fortnight observance June 25 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul allows Catholics to respond in a united fashion to current challenges to religious liberty.
Father Kevin Kelly, pastor in South Phila., dies at 58
The pastor of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, which will host his funeral Mass June 20, died June 13. After owning a business, he entered the seminary in 1996 along with his cousin, a priest who will preach the funeral homily.
Bishops approve revisions to guidelines on sacraments for the disabled
Approved 180-1 during the bishops' spring general assembly June 14, the revisions in the "Guidelines for the Celebration of Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities" updates a document that was adopted in 1995.
In recognizing one’s weakness, God’s strength can be found, pope says
However, recognizing one's own vulnerability is "one of the most difficult things in life," and those who fail to accept that truth about themselves set off on a path of deceit and hypocrisy, the pope said.
Convocation of Catholic leaders will be historic event, bishops told
During their spring meeting in Indianapolis, U.S. bishops were reminded that the upcoming Convocation of Catholic Leaders -- a gathering they began talking about years ago -- is right around the corner.
Holy Cross priest presents reflection on immigration issues for bishops
"Migration is an incredibly, incredibly complex issue, and those who don't realize its complexity either aren't listening, or they don't understand," said Father Groody, an associate professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame.
Dozens of priests resign from Indonesian diocese to protest bishop
At least 69 priests from Ruteng Diocese submitted letters of resignation in mid-June, quitting their posts as episcopal vicars and parish priests, and demanded that Bishop Hubertus Leteng heed their calls for a complete overhaul of how the diocese is run.
At Loreto school, South Sudanese girls from diverse tribes live in peace
In a country wracked by civil war and ethnic strife, Irish nuns have created a unique space where young women can dream of a better future and begin to acquire the skills that will help them construct it.
Vatican supports new elections to solve Venezuelan crisis
Negotiations between government and opposition groups in Venezuela, followed by free and fair elections, are needed to put an end to violence and bring relief to the suffering people, a Vatican official said.