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Three New York auxiliary bishops ordained on feast of patron of priests
The feast of St. John Vianney, patron of priests, was a fitting day for New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan to ordain three new auxiliary bishops for New York, the first to be appointed since the cardinal became archbishop of New York in 2009.
Pope’s finance chief talks Vatican reform
Pope Francis wants a "poor church for the poor," but that "doesn't necessarily mean a church with empty coffers," said Cardinal George Pell, "and it certainly doesn't mean a church that is sloppy or inefficient or open to being robbed."
Photo of the day
A protester and Orthodox clergyman light a petrol bomb during clashes with pro-government forces at Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Aug. 7. Tensions flared in Kiev's Independence Square, the scene of street protests that toppled a Moscow-backed president in February, when protesters still camped there clashed with city workers who tried to clear away their tents. (CNS photo/Konstantin Chernichkin, Reuters)
First black priests in U.S. ‘opened door for rest of us,’ says pastor
Black Catholic bishops, priests, deacons and religious brothers who gathered in Mobile for an annual joint conference celebrated the 80th anniversary of the first class of black priests who were educated and ordained in the U.S.
Anderson says Knights’ efforts follow pope’s call to help world’s poor
As an international fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus is well-positioned to follow Pope Francis' witness of "love for the sick, the suffering and the poor," said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.
Filipino church leaders review typhoon recovery, pope’s upcoming visit
A cardinal from the Philippines visiting the U.S. thanked the Knights of Columbus for the organization's financial support following last year's devastating Typhoon Haiyan and noted the upcoming visit of Pope Francis next January.
Pope’s Korea trip seen as chance to for Catholics to renew their faith
When St. John Paul II canonized 103 Korean martyrs in 1984 in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Alexius Hong was there to attend the canonization Mass.
Priest in Libya says church leaders will remain in solidarity
A Catholic official in Libya said church leaders would remain in the country to support Muslims as well as Christians who remained.
Spanish priest known for working with gangs jailed again in El Salvador
A Salvadoran judge ruled that Spanish Passionist Father Antonio Rodriguez, known for his work in rehabilitating gang members, should remain in jail, accused of various crimes regarding gang activities.
Harrisburg bishop gets hip replacement
Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, who turns 67 this month, had successful surgery for a hip replacement at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pa., Aug. 5.