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Data breach affects thousands of Catholic workers in Michigan
The attack did not affect bishops, clergy or religious, the conference said, whose pay and benefits are administered through a separate system.
Suburban Detroit pastor pleads guilty to mail fraud
"Why am I pleading guilty?" Father Belczak told U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow. "Because I am."
Hispanic Catholics mark 10 years of heritage Mass in Phila.
The annual celebration this year was held at Holy Innocents Church and included a reflection followed by the Mass with 600 from communities represented in the Archdiocese.
Papal visit and families are themes for Girl Scout’s mural
Kate Burke designed a mural for St. Ignatius Parish in Yardley, which was painted with the help of parishioners and children to mark the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit.
Archbishop Chaput comments on absolution for abortion
"Pope Francis' recent remarks on absolution for the sin of abortion demonstrate his commitment to all those in need of healing," said the archbishop in a statement Sept. 1.
Texas parish thrilled to talk with pope in virtual town hall
Pope Francis spoke with groups of people in three U.S. states from the Vatican, moderated by ABC News. The event will air on "20/20" on Friday, Sept. 4 from 10 to 11 p.m.
Contemplate, give thanks, protect: Pope Francis prays for creation
During an evening celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, the pope prayed that God would "enlighten the lords of power and money so they would not fall into indifference, but would love the common good, encourage the weak and care for the world in which we live."
Observers expect Pope Francis to affirm and challenge politicians during visit
The improbability of a pope standing before a joint meeting of Congress comes in an era of wider acceptance of the Catholic faith as it intersects with public life and U.S. politics, and indicates a comfort level between the two that wouldn't have been imaginable several decades ago, observers said.
Encourage one another, don’t gossip, pope says at morning Mass
Resuming Sept. 1 his daily celebrations with a small congregation in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis focused on how Christians are called to help one another prepare to meet God at the end of time.
For Year of Mercy, pope extends absolution in confessions
Pope Francis has extended to priests worldwide the authority to absolve women for abortion during the holy year, which opens Dec. 8. "This jubilee Year of Mercy excludes no one," the pope wrote.