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Baltimore Archdiocese reaffirms church fully cooperated with 1969 murder probe
As Netflix prepared to release a seven-part documentary about the unsolved 1969 murder of a Baltimore nun, officials of the Archdiocese of Baltimore reaffirmed that the church did not attempt to interfere in the investigation of the death of Sister Catherine Cesnik.
Clergy assignments in archdiocese announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the first parish assignments for two newly ordained priests plus changes of assignment for 73 priests including parish 19 pastors.
Immigration, religious liberty and synod on agenda for bishops’ meeting
The proverbial plate is full of issues for U.S. bishops to tackle at their upcoming spring assembly June 14-15 in Indianapolis.
Bishops tell lawmakers to focus on poor in upcoming budget
The budget requires difficult decisions but must "give central importance to 'the least of these,'" said the letter sent on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Catholic young women launch self-led initiatives across U.S.
About 300 women from every state gathered for a week of faith formation, leadership training and networking in Washington where they readied their "action plans" to promote the "feminine genius" in the world.
Chicago auxiliary signs ad decrying postelection bigotry, violence
The ad, titled, "Out of Many, One -- Stand Against Injustice and Hatred," featured the assent of more than 150 signatories from Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other religious organizations.
Vatican takes key step forward for Father Flanagan’s sainthood cause
The Congregation for Saints' Causes found that the Archdiocese of Omaha's three-year investigation into Father Flanagan's life was thorough and without error, and includes evidence of a reputation for sanctity.
Search for common ground will be key to pope’s meeting with Trump
Despite a few pointed comments in the past and fundamental differences on issues such as immigration, economic policy, military spending and climate change, sparks are not expected to fly May 24 when Pope Francis welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump to the Vatican.
Ideological fanatics divide the Christian community, pope says
Christians who turn doctrine into ideology commit a grave mistake that upsets souls and divides the church, Pope Francis said.
Malnutrition in Venezuela at humanitarian crisis level, Caritas says
The latest figures from a Caritas Venezuela report published May 16 show that in four states, including the country's capital, Caracas, 11.4 percent of children under the age of 5 "are suffering either from moderate or severe acute malnutrition."