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Despite opposition, assisted suicide law takes effect in nation’s capital
On Feb. 13, the House Oversight Committee approved a resolution to cancel the law, but the resolution never made it to the floor for a full House vote. Since the deadline passed with no action, the law went into effect Feb. 18.
Video series offers Catholics Gospel guidance for their Lenten journey
The Diocese of Nashville is producing a weekly series of reflections by local priests that aim to give a deeper understanding of the Sunday readings during Lent.
Priest arrested, charged with rape in Kerala after teen delivers child
Civil rights activists alerted authorities, who questioned the girl, leading to the arrest of Syro-Malabar Father Robin Vadakkancheril, vicar of St Sebastian's Church in Kottiyoor.
2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party for Young Adults
The Knights of Columbus & Nativity BVM's Young Adult Ministry are hosting a St. Patrick party in Media, Pa.
Archbishop Chaput announces clergy appointments
Changes of assignment were announced for three priests and one deacon on Feb. 28.
Don’t worry how it’s spent, always give homeless a handout, pope says
People who don't give money to the homeless because they think it will be spent on alcohol and not food should ask themselves what guilty pleasures they are secretly spending money on, Pope Francis said.
Local bishop says again Mary is not appearing in Medjugorje
After the Vatican announced Pope Francis was sending a Polish archbishop to study the pastoral needs of the townspeople and the thousands of pilgrims who flock to Medjugorje, Bishop Peric posted his statement on his diocesan website.
Joy in tribulation is mark of a true Christian, pope says
Joy is the sign of a true Christian who has embarked on a path of giving generously to those in need, even when enduring suffering and persecution, Pope Francis said.
Mexican priest, first convicted of sexual abuse, gets 16 years in prison
Father Gerardo Silvestre Hernandez, a priest in the Archdiocese of Antequera Oaxaca, was convicted in January of corrupting minors while serving as a priest in a remote indigenous village of Oaxaca.
With Lilly grant, seminary will help parishes reach out to young adults
St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad is launching an initiative to help parishes reach out to young adult Catholics and help them rediscover and renew their Catholic identity.