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Pope Francis confirms continuing existence of Vatican bank
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis, accepting the recommendations of his international Council of Cardinals and other advisory groups, has decided the Vatican bank will continue to exist and has approved a plan to increase its transparency and accountability.
Hundreds of North Carolina parents object to school’s assembly on sexuality
UPDATED -- CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) -- The presentation March 21 by Dominican Sister Jane Dominic Laurel of Nashville, Tenn., titled "Masculinity and Femininity: Difference and Gift," drew the ire of many students and parents. She has since cancelled future speeches and taken a sabbatical from teaching.
On 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide, pope urges reconciliation
UPDATED - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Just days before Rwanda was to begin a weeklong period of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of its genocide, Pope Francis urged the country's bishops to be resolute in continuing the work of healing and reconciliation.
Pope to the young: Discover what you hold dear to your heart
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis told a group of young people to be honest with themselves and others and figure out what they hold dear: money and pride or the desire to do good. He sensed they had a feeling of "apprehension" about life and said "I think it is my duty to serve young people," to listen to and help guide their anxiety.
College responds to uproar over Dominican’s talk on human sexuality
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) -- Reaction to a Dominican sister's presentation on human sexuality at a North Carolina school has prompted "speculation from many sides," but few among those commenting about it "were actually present to hear the talk," said an April 4 statement from Aquinas College in Nashville, where she is an associate professor.
Border wall Mass was dramatic, but was anyone in D.C. listening?
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The bishops who trekked through the desert, served dinner to deportees, celebrated Mass at the Mexican border and visited a morgue full of unidentified bodies found in the wilderness were intent on sampling and publicizing the harsh realities of what they repeatedly called the broken immigration system.
New York Catholic all-girls high school founded by U.S. saint to close
RYE, N.Y. (CNS) -- In the end, the declining numbers trumped the best efforts of enthusiastic alumnae and parents, committed staff and a religious congregation to save a New York school founded by an immigrant saint, but the 115-year legacy of Mother Cabrini High School will live on.
Franciscan Sister Kathleen McDonagh, native of Ireland, dies at 79
Sister Kathleen Patricia McDonagh, O.S.F., formerly Sister Etheldreda, died April 3 at age 79. She ministered in domestic work, child care, elder care and parish ministry during her 60 years as a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia.
Sister Michel Graham dies after long ministry in Catholic high schools
Sister Michel Marie Graham, I.H.M., died March 29 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, at age 87. She spent most of her 65 years of her religious life teaching in high schools, including in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Our Lady of Light: Helping the addicted in Darby to rise again
At Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, the pastor developed a new shrine to our Lady that has become a beacon for those recovering from addictions. He hopes not to have to bury so many people who died too young.