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Faith leaders push for major reforms in solitary confinement practices
Advocates for reform as well as psychologists say solitary confinement often destroys people rather than rehabilitates them.
With ‘Brexit’ vote looming, Scottish independence remains live issue
If the rest of Britain votes to leave the European Union in a new referendum June 23, local politicians could demand a fresh independence ballot.
Priest beloved by Philadelphia’s Hispanic Catholics named new auxiliary bishop
In his remarks announcing his appointment by Pope Francis, Bishop-elect Edward Deliman told the Latino parishioners in Spanish that, "I am still Father Eduardo for you (and) I will always be." Learn more about the 69-year-old priest from the people who know him best.
Take the high road, Bishop Coyne tells Catholic communicators
Bishop Coyne noted that the church is not immune from negative discourse, saying: "one of the most destructive activities in the church today is the internecine fighting among people and groups who claim to be Catholic."
Mass, block party mark 25th anniversary celebration of Sisters of Life
People have come to expect the unexpected from the Sisters of Life, who celebrated their 25th anniversary with a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral and a block party with 1,200 of their friends and family.
Faced with ‘insurmountable challenges,’ St. Catharine College to close
Summer classes and camps at the school will proceed as scheduled, according to the announcement, but classes will not resume in the fall.
‘We are proud of Mother Teresa,’ Albanians say of future saint
The fact that the nun was originally Albanian made this love -- and pride -- for her even stronger among Albania's people, believers and nonbelievers alike, said Anila Kika, an Orthodox Christian.
Bishop says ‘Brexit’ could lead to loss of funds for aid agencies
"Caritas Europa, to the best of my knowledge, always negotiates for funding from the EU, and the U.K., should it decide to leave, will be outside of that, and it won't get any of that (money) any longer."
Rome retreat: Pope offers ‘crash course’ on mercy in priestly ministry
His series of three meditations in three Roman basilicas were to be "a full immersion because Pope Francis' heart is immersed in the heart of Jesus the Good Shepherd."
Priest, dance partner lasso $10,000 for Milwaukee archdiocesan charity
The 33-year-old priest from Texas two-stepped his way into victory at the Movers and Shakers Gala, a black tie fundraising event for Lakeland College in May.