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‘VatiLeaks’ trial resumes at Vatican
A Spanish monsignor accused of leaking confidential Vatican documents admitted in a Vatican court that he passed along confidential information to Italian journalists.
Michigan Catholic employees can add housemate to insurance
A decision by the Michigan Catholic Conference to allow employees to add one "legally domiciled adult" to their health insurance plan is about "residency," not "relationship," said a conference spokesman.
UNICEF official warns no place is safe for Syria’s children
Nearly 7 million children in Syria live in poverty and are potential targets for recruitment by armed groups, Peter Salama, UNICEF's Mideast director, warned.
Archdiocese donates to pro-life group, CRS
Catholics last year donated more than $365,000 to Catholic Relief Services in last year's collection. The Philadelphia Archdiocese also donated to the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment.
Suffering of innocent can make it difficult to trust God, pope says
The suffering of the homeless, the plight of refugees and the persecution of Christians are events that can make it difficult for Christians to have faith and trust in God, Pope Francis said.
Church must encourage couples who remain faithful, pope says
"Witnesses to marital fidelity must be encouraged and held up as examples to imitate," Pope Francis said March 12 in a meeting with participants in a course sponsored by the Roman Rota.
Pope sends condolences after attack in Ivory Coast
Al-Qaida's North African branch took credit for the March 13 attack that killed at least 16 people.
Humble service, now ‘that’s amore,’ pope says at audience
"Love isn't words, but works and service, a humble service performed in silence" without seeking acclaim, the pope told tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square.
West Virginia Legislature overrides governor’s veto on abortion bill
"The West Virginia Legislature and the pro-life people in our state have been very strong in showing their support for the protection of human life," Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston said.
Daughters of St. Paul launch novena to tie into ‘The Young Messiah’
Each day, the online novena will include a film clip from "The Young Messiah," a corresponding question for reflection/meditation, and a prayer to the Holy Family.