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Chicago releases files relating to 30 priests accused of abusing minors
CHICAGO (CNS) -- The Archdiocese of Chicago Jan. 15 released more than 6,000 pages of documents related to cases involving 30 priests accused of sexual abuse. The documents reveal the story of the priests, the abuse, information the archdiocese had and what action they took.
Indiana bishops support constitutional amendment on marriage
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) -- The six Catholic bishops in Indiana have endorsed a proposed state constitutional amendment that would define marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman.
Don’t count out Roman Catholic when debating Catholic League’s best
Much has been made about the overabundance of talent on Archbishop Carroll’s boys’ basketball roster, making them a threat to unseat Neumann-Goretti as Catholic League champs. Roman Catholic made a case for itself with a 54-46 defeat of Carroll this week. Also, see the Catholic League's boys' basketball standings.
‘Prayer, consultation’ led to bankruptcy decision, says bishop
The Stockton Diocese in California becomes the 10th U.S. archdiocese or diocese that has filed bankruptcy protection as a result of the costs of clergy sexual abuse lawsuits since 2004. Payments to victims of sexual abuse amount to $32 million for the diocese.
Official’s calls to remove pro-life march banners seen as censorship
SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) -- Banners displayed on light posts to promote the Jan. 25 pro-life march in San Francisco received the proper permitting from the city and calls for the signs' removal are ridiculous, said a leader of the event.
‘Extension Day’ video contest exhorts filmmakers to ‘make some noise’
CHICAGO (CNS) -- Catholic Extension is encouraging young filmmakers to celebrate an "Extension Day" of their own choosing and to film the encounters as part of a video contest sponsored by Catholic Extension.
Vatican panel says violence is ‘greatest corruption of religion’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Violence is the "greatest corruption of religion," while belief in a single God is the "principle and source of love between human beings," says a new study by a Vatican advisory panel of theologians.
Mexican bishop rebukes government for crackdown on self-defense groups
NUEVA ITALIA, Mexico (CNS) -- A Mexican bishop has rebuked the federal government for sending soldiers to grab the guns of the self-defense groups formed to fight off violent drug cartels and criminal gangs in the western state of Michoacan.
Bishops visiting Holy Land call for help for ‘shocking scandal’ in Gaza
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- Bishops from North America, Europe and Africa called on international leaders to act immediately so people living in the Gaza Strip can have access to basic necessities.
Rabbi says his friend, the pope, will face challenges in Holy Land
ROME (CNS) -- A rabbi who has known Pope Francis for almost 20 years and counts him as a close personal friend said the pope's May trip to the Holy Land will be a challenging balancing act because of the high expectations of Israelis and Palestinians and of Christians, Jews and Muslims.