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Catholic Charities Appeal launches with aim to give hope
Archbishop Charles Chaput kicked off the annual fund drive Jan. 20 in support of church programs that care for 200,000 people annually in the region. They include special education students, who warmed the hearts of all at a press conference.
Outpouring of love, support during his illness ‘humbling,’ bishop says
While recuperating from life-threatening sepsis and the amputation of his lower left leg, Trenton Bishop David M. O'Connell gave a video interview about his progress. And no one would guess that that he just underwent major surgery.
Science about human life on side of pro-life movement, says speaker
In a public address in Washington Jan. 20, Carly Fiorina, former business executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010, spoke out about issues relating to the sanctity, science and support of human life.
Praying for victims in Niger, pope says no war can be waged for God
Praying for victims of violent protests and targeted attacks against the church in Niger, Pope Francis said no war can ever be waged in God's name.
Vatican names Di Ruzza to head Financial Intelligence Authority
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, named Tommaso Di Ruzza to be the next director of the Vatican’s Financial Intelligence Authority. The Vatican announced the appointment Jan. 21. [hotblock] Di Ruzza was an official at the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace before he was appointed an assistant at the […]
Pope names former top prosecutor to head board for clergy abuse appeals
Pope Francis named the Vatican's former chief prosecutor of clerical sex abuse cases to head his new doctrinal team dealing with appeals filed by clergy accused of abuse.
Poverty stems from unjust economic system, not big families, pope says
Families who have lots of children do not cause poverty, Pope Francis said. The main culprit is "an economic system that has removed the human person from its focus and has placed the god of money" as its priority instead, he said Jan. 21.
Roe said to turn ‘beautiful truth’ about human dignity ‘inside out’
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Jan. 17 led about 15,000 people from throughout Southern California in celebrating "the beauty of every human life" from conception to natural death at OneLife LA.
Court OKs prisoner’s beard, declines case about confessional seal
The Supreme Court Jan. 20 ruled unanimously that the Arkansas prison system may not prohibit an inmate from growing a half-inch beard as a part of what he considers his religious obligation as a Muslim.
Irish government says no referendum on blasphemy before election
The Irish government said it will not hold a national referendum to remove the offense of blasphemy from the country's constitution.