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Burns: Church must ‘remain vigilant’ to protect children from ‘scourge of abuse’

"We must never lose sight of the fact that every victim/survivor has personally experienced profound injury, suffering and betrayal," Bishop Burns said.

Ability to ‘see’ can dissolve racism, Cardinal Turkson says

To describe how racism can be dissolved, Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, referred to Zulu greetings in his March 3 message to an Alabama conference.

U.S. architect recalls events that led him to design chapel at Vatican

Since he was elected in 2013 and decided to live in the Domus Sanctae Marthae instead of the apostolic apartments, Pope Francis has said daily Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit located just next to the modest hotel.

Easter Rising: Insurrection marked beginning of modern Irish Republic

The six-day insurrection by Irish rebels against British rule has divided Ireland for a century; some see the rebels as martyrs, others as leaders of a treacherous revolt.

Centenary of Easter Rising will cause traffic restrictions in Dublin

In the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin, all Easter liturgies will proceed as normal, but Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said he is disappointed that churchgoers will face disruption.

Church reconstruction in Haiti continues after election violence lull

The confrontations forced construction managers to suspend the work at several sites around the capital of Port-au-Prince as Haitian officials dealt with a vacant presidency and settled on April 24 as a new date for the twice-delayed national election.

Pennsylvania bishop pledges transparency in dealing with abuse reports

Bishop Mark Bartchak of Altoona-Johnstown apologized to abuse victims and people of the diocese two days after a grand jury reported on the sexual abuse of hundreds of children and a pattern of concealment.

Talk explains Year of Mercy in parishes and daily lives

Father Philip Forlano will present his talk, with an overview of Pope Francis' view of mercy and ways to encounter God's mercy today, at St. Stanislaus Parish on March 8 at 7 p.m.

Lectures consider deadly sins, and virtues combating them

The Adult Faith Formation Academy of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, continues its Lenten Lecture Series on upcoming Monday evenings at the Delaware County church.

Seminary hosts Lenten program of music and Scripture

The seminarians of St. Charles Seminary will present a free concert including musical selections and prayers this Sunday afternoon. Free will donations will benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph.