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Canada, Brazil likely to have new saints before year’s end, Jesuit says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Three key figures in the establishment of the Catholic Church in Canada and in Brazil are likely to be declared saints before the end of the year, said a Jesuit who is helping prepare the material needed for their canonizations.
John Stanton, pro-life movement’s leading light, dies at 86
The life-long Jenkintown resident was a local pro-life leader even before Roe v. Wade. He led peaceful witnesses for life at abortion clinics for decades, including days before his death last weekend.
Scottish Catholic agency will not have to consider same-sex adopters
GLASGOW, Scotland (CNS) -- A Catholic adoption agency in Scotland has won an appeal that allows it to remain functioning without assessing gay couples as possible adopters and foster parents.
Pope calls for the promotion of life at every stage
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on all Catholics to welcome, serve and respect life, whether still unborn or approaching its natural end.
New complications in executions bring new death penalty discussions
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- International law, the risk of using inhumane methods of execution and opposition to capital punishment by the survivors of murder victims are among issues that are bringing fresh energy to debate about the death penalty.
Music ministry called a gift that can reconnect people with church
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (CNS) -- Holy Family Monastery and Retreat Center in West Hartford, founded by the Passionist community of fathers and brothers in 1951, is famous for many reasons.
St. Hubert High School to host All-Catholic Chorus
St. Hubert High School for Girls will host the All-Catholic Chorus Festival Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.
Montana diocese files for bankruptcy over sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of Helena took the action to resolve 362 claims of abuse of minors. A settlement includes $15 million for those victims already identified, and a fund of $2.5 million for court costs and compensation to any victims who come forward later.
Italian police recover stolen relic of Blessed John Paul II
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Less than a week after a relic of Blessed John Paul II disappeared from a country chapel east of Rome, Italian police recovered the venerated piece of fabric stained with the late pope's blood.
Basketball great Tom Gola laid to rest amid fond remembrances
Sports luminaries remember the man teammates called "Saint," who died this week. The La Salle U giant's still-eye-popping accomplishments on the basketball court impress as much as his legacy of kindness and generosity off it.