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Persons with disabilities ‘help others become whole,’ says archbishop
The church and the world are restored through the “very powerful, very transformative” love found in the hearts of those with physical or intellectual challenges, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez at an April 24 Mass.
God’s mercy brings joy, comfort to those in need, pope says
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis said Christians become aware of the sufferings of others around them when they experience Jesus' mercy. He called on them to show mercy to others.
Bishop criticizes U.K. plan to send migrants to Rwanda
A Catholic bishop criticized British government plans to send all single men who cross the English Channel by small boats to Rwanda while their asylum claims are processed.
Pope calls for truce, end to ‘barbarity of war’ in Ukraine
Pope Francis renewed his call for an Easter truce in Ukraine April 24, as Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrated Christ's resurrection under the shadow of war.
Diocese of Camden reaches $87.5 million settlement with survivors
The New Jersey diocese and 300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse agreed to one of the largest such settlements in the country. The diocese filed for bankruptcy last year.
Execution of death-row inmate called ‘act of vengeance’
Texas executed Carl Buntion, 78, who was in poor health and whom the bishops of Texas said "was no threat to anyone." He was on death row for 30 years, with 20 in solitary confinement.
N.J. Congressman wants quick work on Russian war crimes
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith joined Democratic and Republican Congress members calling for a rapid global response to Russia's actions since its armed forces invaded Ukraine.
Vicki Thorn dies; founded Project Rachel ministry
Thorn, 72, single-handedly created the post-abortion healing ministry in 1984 at a time when none existed and which has since expanded across the U.S. and around the world.
Vatican expert to speak on church and digital culture
Bishop Paul Tighe, secretary of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture, will deliver the Cardinal Foley lecture on social communications Monday, April 25 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
State court halts firing-squad execution with temporary stay
South Carolina death-row inmate Richard Moore chose death by firing squad over electrocution but described both methods as unconstitutional.