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Healing, forgiveness seen in execution’s aftermath
The maker of the documentary film "An American Tragedy" witnessed the transformation of a convicted killer and reconciliation with his victim's family, before his own execution.
Word on Fire addresses sex allegation, employee firing
The media ministry founded by Bishop Robert Barron said May 2 it had fired an employee possibly over an incident involving some unwelcome advances.
St. Mary Parish hosts novena for healing
The parish in Schwenksville, Montgomery County joins in asking Our Lady of Perpetual Help for healing through a novena May 1 to 9.
From wheelchair, pope tells nuns ‘I count on you’ for synod listening
Meeting with the heads of women's religious orders in Rome, Pope Francis used in a wheelchair for the first time publicly, due to his ailing knee. He called for authority "that does not leave wounds along the way, but growth."
As 1st Haitian priest in Phila., seminarian to carry on a legacy
Roneld St. Louis speaks six languages, sings baritone and is an instructor-level dancer. After he's ordained a priest this May he hopes to focus on strengthening families, buoyed by his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Vatican exonerates Cardinal Woelki in financial investigation
The German cardinal and his vicar general were cleared of violating canon law in spending almost 3 million Euros on hiring communications consultants and funding investigations.
Catholic News Service to cease domestic operations at year’s end
The U.S. bishops said May 4 that the Washington, D.C. and New York offices of the century-old bureau will close at the end of the year, and 21 employees let go, to fit "the communications environment today."
Zelenskyy refers to Mother Teresa in address to Albanian legislators
Speaking to Albania's Parliament May 3, Ukraine's president said Mother Teresa "taught people that good daily efforts can defeat evil and bring them closer to holiness."
Use of nuclear weapons ‘inconceivable,’ pope tells Japanese official
During a May 4 meeting, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Pope Francis discussed Russia's war on Ukraine, stressing the need for dialogue and hopes for "a world free of nuclear weapons."
Pro-life advocacy groups plan next steps after abortion opinion leak
A mix of caution and elation marked responses to a draft Supreme Court document indicating the 1973 Roe v Wade decision may be overturned.