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Human life ‘an incredible gift from God’ that must be honored, says archbishop
With the issue of abortion returned to the states, some 350 joined Archbishop Nelson Pérez for a July 31 Mass celebrating the "sacredness and dignity" of life, and affirming care for women facing challenging pregnancies.
Sister Eleanor Mary Bringenberg dies at 91
The Sister of St. Joseph ministered in the Dioceses of Allentown and Harrisburg, and in the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Court: Catholic school has right to hire staff who uphold church doctrine
In a July 28 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago sided with Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, which ended the employment of a guidance counselor in a same-sex civil marriage.
Kentucky churches, communities work together to meet flood victims’ needs
Parishes and agencies are teaming up to help hundreds affected by devastating flooding that has killed at least 35, while destroying homes and wiping out entire communities.
Writing decision to overturn Roe an ‘honor,’ says Supreme Court justice
Justice Samuel Alito made his first public remarks since the Dobbs ruling during a July 21 keynote address in Rome sponsored by the University of Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative.
Seminary alums gather to ‘spiritually recharge’ for ‘constant invitation’ to encounter Christ
Dozens of priests met July 25-29 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for a week of prayer and fellowship, to strengthen their daily work of leading others to "the fountain of all grace."
Vatican: Pope to visit Kazakhstan in September
Pope Francis will travel Sept. 13-15 to the capital city, Nur-Sultan, for an interreligious meeting at which he will meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Pope says residential-school policy was part of ‘genocide’ plan
On his return flight from a July 24-29 Canada visit, Pope Francis denounced the "doctrine of colonialism" as "evil and unjust," while fielding an array of questions, including ones over his possible retirement and a trip to Kyiv.
Church cannot flee failures, but must reconcile with Indigenous, pope says
Shame and remorse over the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools should not paralyze efforts to heal relations, said Pope Francis July 28 during Mass at the National Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
Despite papal apology, some Native Americans find it hard to forgive
Following Pope Francis' historic acknowledgement of abuses at Canadian residential schools, "the historical trauma is real," said those interviewed by Catholic News Service.