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Pilgrims walk ‘in the footsteps’ of Blessed Michael McGivney on feast day
Dozens gathered in New Haven, Connecticut for an Aug. 13 commemoration of the Knights of Columbus founder, a sainthood candidate whose legacy is more relevant than ever, say devotees.
Vandals target crisis pregnancy center in western Massachusetts
Bethlehem House was spray-painted with threats Aug. 18 by a group calling itself "Jane's Revenge," as part of a nationwide series of attacks on crisis pregnancy centers following the end of Roe v Wade.
In predawn raid, Nicaraguan police move bishop, others to Managua
After more than two weeks of house arrest, outspoken Bishop Rolando Álvarez was whisked from the Matagalpa Diocese's headquarters, amid a government crackdown on the Catholic Church.
In note to nuns, pope says he is doing everything he can for Ukraine
Responding to a message from Italian women religious helping Ukrainian refugees, Pope Francis said he is "doing all (he) can" as the world is "witnessing cruelty" due to Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine.
New Lansdale Catholic athletic director is warmed up, ready to work
Keith Reider will lead the Crusaders' sports effective Sept. 1, and he's set to hit the ground running, having spent the past three years as a trainer at the school.
Catholic school principal ‘shows what’s possible’ for those with disabilities
Once a struggling student, Jayda Pugliese of St. Mary Interparochial School drew on her faith to battle hearing loss -- and returned to lead her alma mater, while gaining international recognition for her work.
Kenyan bishops urge calm as presidential election dispute emerges
The contested win of William Ruto Aug. 15 evokes memories of losing candidates rejecting results, triggering post-election violence and mass protests.
Despite dangers in Portland neighborhood, church must remain, says pastor
Father Paulinus Mangesho of Immaculate Heart Church and his parishioners are braving bullets and open-air drug markets to make sure "the devil does not win the war."
Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault
The Vatican press office announced Aug. 18 "there are insufficient elements to open a canonical investigation for sexual assault" by Cardinal Marc Ouellet, named in a class-action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds state law banning most abortions
The statute, which includes exceptions in cases of rape, incest or saving the life of the mother, will take effect Aug. 25. A similar ban in Louisiana remains in place amid a legal challenge.