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Irish abuse victim who met with pope calls it ‘huge vindication’
Marie Kane, one of six Irish survivors of clerical sexual abuse who met the pope July 7 at the Vatican, said she told the pontiff during a 20-minute private meeting that "cover-up (within the church hierarchy) is still happening, and you have the power to make these changes."
Pope meets sex abuse victims, says clergy actions cloaked in complicity
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Asking for forgiveness, Pope Francis told abuse survivors that "despicable actions" caused by clergy have been hidden for too long and had been "camouflaged with a complicity that cannot be explained."
Hundreds gather in Washington for Fortnight for Freedom closing Mass
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A deep appreciation for religious liberty brought people from the U.S. and throughout the world to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the July 4 closing Mass of the Fortnight for Freedom, two weeks dedicated by the U.S. bishops to prayer, celebration and awareness of religious freedom.
Summit looks at the workplace, ways to meet needs of working families
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- White House officials, business owners and parents are working together to redesign the workplace to address the needs of 21st-century families.
Pope names New Jersey auxiliary bishop to head Fall River Diocese
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop George W. Coleman of Fall River, Massachusetts, and appointed Auxiliary Bishop Edgar Moreira da Cunha of Newark, New Jersey, as his successor.
Religious, civic leaders ask for religious exemption in executive order
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Religious and civic leaders urged President Barack Obama to include a religious exemption in the planned White House executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Whither thou goest: Pope speaks openly of ways his pontificate may end
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Sympathizing with all the unknowns facing young people today, Pope Francis -- half joking -- said it is easier for a pope because he knows where his earthly life will end.
Vatican formally recognizes international association of exorcists
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican formally recognized an international association of exorcists founded by Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons.
Divine Mercy is focus of prayer for World Youth Day 2016
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The official logo and prayer for World Youth Day 2016 were unveiled July 3 in the event's host city -- Krakow, Poland -- by the city's archbishop, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, as well as at the Vatican.
Brooklyn bishop ordains 13; says number is ‘true abundance of harvest’
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) -- Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn ordained 13 new priests during a Mass June 28 at the newly renovated and consecrated Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.