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Bismarck bishop tells Catholic groups with troops to sever ties with Boy Scouts
He said in an Aug. 3 letter to parishioners that "effective immediately," any Catholic organization connected with the Boy Scouts is "formally disaffiliated" immediately with the Scouting organization.
Church leaders lodge complaint to Israelis about rabbi’s arson remarks
The Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land filed an official complaint to Israeli police against the leader of a radical Israeli movement over his remarks supporting and encouraging the burning of churches.
Church leaders remind Iraqi refugees in Jordan they are not alone
A papal envoy and top Mideast Catholic leaders, including the patriarchs of Iraq and Jerusalem, reminded the world that the persecuted Christians of Iraq are not to be forgotten or abandoned.
Teens say Steubenville conference inspires and strengthens them
The first Steubenville Youth Conference to be held in New York drew 1,800 teenagers from around the country Aug. 7-9 in New York. One teen said it was "nothing like I've ever had before."
Cardinal Dolan, other speakers urge Catholic teens to live faith openly
Cardinal Dolan charmed the youth with his trademark sense of humor early on in his homily.
Groups decry rising abortions for babies with disabilities
One organizer sees what "seems like the targeted elimination of an entire segment of the population," while some parents face criticism for raising disabled children. "Perfection has become what is expected," said a bioethicist.
Father Stephen White, civil lawyer and parish priest, dies at 62
Ordained in 1986 and known for his "brilliant" mind and ability to weave old songs into his homilies, he had been retired due to health reasons.
Sister Emily Wright, math teacher for 30 years, dies
Two Catholic high school bands will perform for Pope Francis
The Cardinal O'Hara and Bishop Shanahan bands will play music as the pope arrives in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 and when he departs the following night.
Immigrants, youth build papal furnishings for NYC visit
Day laborers and court-directed youths, who are "close to the heart of Pope Francis," are making the altar, ambo and chair he will use for the Mass at Madison Square Garden.