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Archbishop to become Lithuania’s first beatified Soviet-era martyr
The beatification ceremony for Archbishop Teofilius Matulionis, who died in 1962, was planned for June 25 in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital. About 30,000 people including bishops and priests from abroad were expected to attend.
Netflix series on teen’s suicide raises concerns of parents, counselors
Counselors from Catholic Charities of Tennessee hosted a panel discussion to help guide teachers and parents in talking to teens about the show, which includes graphic depictions of rape and suicide.
New deacons receive parish assignments
The 12 permanent deacons ordained June 10 will serve in archdiocesan parishes, Archbishop Chaput announced, joining other clergy assignment changes.
Forum examines religious freedom fight on world stage in past 20 years
It has been 20 years since the International Religious Freedom Act was passed by Congress and became law. Organizers of a forum at Georgetown University thought it a good time to see how the religious freedom landscape worldwide has changed since 1998.
Martyrdom ‘not remote possibility’ for Mindanao Catholics, priest says
Sporadic clashes continued June 9 as Philippine security forces hunted terrorist gunmen who earlier tried to occupy the southern Philippine city.
Church conference calls for treaty to assure peace on Korean peninsula
A peace treaty is needed to replace the 64-year truce between North Korea and South Korea, ending a situation where the two countries remain technically at war.
Philly native priest still saving lives, souls in Korea after 57 years
Growing up in St. Callistus Parish, Maryknoll Father Gerard Hammond has found strength in the Korean people of both North and South. At 83 he leads teams into the North to treat tuberculosis patients.
Uphold a woman’s right to contribute fully to society, pope says
The more women are involved in and contribute to communities, politics, economics and the church, the more positive changes will come about, Pope Francis said.
Prayer, patience are powerful weapons in dark times, pope says
God is close to those who suffer with patient hope and helps Christians see truly "beautiful moments" in times of darkness, the pope said June 9 in his homily during Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Annual audit of church abuse allegations shows work still needed
Church leaders were urged not to assume that "sexual abuse of minors by the clergy is a thing of the past and a distant memory," according to the 2017 report by the National Review Board.