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‘Amoris Laetitia’ at three months: Communion question still debated
Bishops and bishops' conferences around the world are studying practical ways to apply Pope Francis' exhortation on marriage and family. Some still disagree on what exactly the pope meant.
Venezuelan College in Rome closes due to country’s economic crisis
"We are now in the process of selling material goods and furnishings. The majority of the students will stay at the Spanish College while a few will be sent to parishes here in Rome," Father Carlos Boulanger Limonchy said.
Attack on minor seminarians sparks outrage in Venezuela
The attack showed the challenges of church-state relations in a country plagued by polarized politics and violence and suffering through shortages of everything from food to medicines to Communion wine for celebrating Mass.
Italians finish restoring mosaics in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity
An Italian team has completed restoration of Crusader-era mosaics, removing centuries-worth of soot and dirt from about 1.55 million tiny tiles at the site traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus.
U.S. Orthodox leaders have mixed but hopeful reactions to council
The most pressing issue for American Orthodox Christians was the question of the diaspora: how the church's hierarchy should work in lands that are not traditionally Orthodox, but where different groups of Orthodox Christians now live.
Pope accepts resignation of Brazil’s archbishop of Paraiba
In a letter about his resignation, the archbishop said he always tried to give the best of himself and admitted he made mistakes.
Foundress of order of women religious dies at Mass honoring her vocation
Mother Rosemae Pender, 94, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, died unexpectedly during a Mass of Thanksgiving for Consecrated Life to honor her 75 years of consecrated life.
Legacy of legendary women’s basketball coach felt far beyond Tennessee
Her success and drive for excellence helped raise the level of interest in girls basketball and the quality of play throughout Tennessee high schools and middle schools.
Veterans say helping bury the dead with dignity ‘a way of giving back’
When 66-year-old Army veteran Jacky Eugene Gonzalez was laid to rest, a group of U.S. military veterans from the Jesus Martinez American Legion Post 93 in Mission performed full military honors.
Priests’ group meets in Chicago, announces its first episcopal moderator
They want to affirm their commitment to the values espoused by the Second Vatican Council and to bring their voices together to encourage the church in the United States to do the same.