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Indian bishops condemn attacks on Africans, call for peace, brotherhood
Masonda Ketada Olivier from Congo was beaten to death May 20 after an argument over hiring an auto-rickshaw in New Delhi.
Minn. archdiocese offers $65 million for sex abuse victims
In its bankruptcy reorganization, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed a plan that identifies $65 million in assets available to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse, an amount that could grow.
Pope invites Christians to pray for children in Syria on June 1
Pope Francis called on Catholics and Orthodox Christians to pray for children in Syria who are suffering because of the ongoing conflict in the country.
Quebec parishes seek to become missionary centers in a changing era
The Catholic bishops of Quebec are asking Catholics to ponder if parish reorganizations, underway for years, really are missionary in nature or if they are just meant to preserve a status quo and save money.
World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, pope says
Speaking to young YouTube "celebrities" who together claim about 25 million subscribers, Pope Francis urged people to become better listeners and offer concrete gestures of tolerance and patience.
Msgr. Edward Deliman named new auxiliary bishop
Pope Francis has named the pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem a new assistant bishop for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Charles Chaput made the announcement May 31.
Catholic groups urge Illinois governor to sign stopgap bill to help poor
As of midday May 27, S.B. 2038 remained unsigned and the fate of programs contracted through agencies such as Catholic Charities hung in the balance.
Ryan’s Ragdolls win third straight title with game-ending catch
In their first Catholic League championship appearance, Cardinal O’Hara fell 4-2 to perennial softball power Archbishop Ryan, whose centerfielder Vicki Black snared a two-out shot that might have tied the game.
Girls’ lacrosse crown goes to Carroll, winner of 205 league games
Archbishop Carroll's girls continued their winning ways in the Catholic League by besting Archbishop Wood in the league championship in dramatic style with a 21-4 win.
La Salle takes 20th boys’ lacrosse title in 25 years
With a 9-5 win over defending Catholic League champions St. Joseph's Prep Tuesday evening, the Explorers recaptured the championship and are aiming to add to their four state PIAA titles.