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Preacher to Curia: Christians wounded by clerical greed, pedophilia
"Pedophilia and the attachment to money are the two behaviors of the clergy that have most wounded and angered the Christian people," Servite Father Ermes Ronchi said during the retreat March 9.
Panel: In public discourse, state your case, don’t demonize ‘the other’
Cathleen Kaveny said public discussion of contentious topics such as abortion and torture often pits deliberative, fact-based arguments against those that condemn and call for repentance and reform.
Pew: In Israel, divisions exist over role of religion in public life
One of the more striking findings of the first in-depth study of religion in Israel was that 48 percent of Israeli Jews surveyed said Arabs should be expelled or transferred from Israel.
Nancy Reagan recalled as ‘kind, gracious’ during 1987 papal encounter
"We were very privileged to have the pope in Los Angeles for 48 hours," Cardinal Roger Mahony, retired archbishop of Los Angeles, told Catholic News Service. "And we were blessed to have Mrs. Reagan, representing her husband."
Mass brings profound memories and lessons of Mother Katharine
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated a Mass to mark the feast of St. Katharine Drexel at the convent she founded in Bensalem. The attendees included two whose miraculous cures were linked to the saint's prayers.
Catholic schools not doing enough for Latino Catholics, report shows
A new study finds some Catholic schools exhibit a "chilly climate" when hosting Hispanic families. It also found diocesan offices for Catholic schools and Hispanic ministry interact rarely or infrequently.
Catholic professionals host networking event
Christina Barba, president of the Culture Project International, is the guest speaker for the meeting of the Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia on Thursday night, March 10.
Malvern’s new man aims to focus on forgiveness
After a successful career in social services, Mark Poletunow, the new president of Malvern Retreat House, wants to help people deepen their relationship with Jesus, who can heal their brokenness.
Catholics should dump Trump, magazine writers urge
Republican candidate Donald Trump's run for the White House is putting the Republican Party "in grave danger," said George Weigel and Robert George in a letter to Catholics published in the National Review.
Mexico City church publication questions Pope Francis’ rebuke of bishops
An Archdiocese of Mexico City publication blamed bad advice from papal aides for the scolding Pope Francis gave Mexican bishops last month for living like princes, and calling on them to fight like men.