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Court acquits Indian bishop of rape; nun to appeal
Bishop Franco Mulakkal was cleared of raping a member of the Missionaries of Jesus in Kerala state. A court said the prosecution could not prove the allegations against him.
Spanish bishops assure pope of sex abuse probes
A newspaper uncovered 251 cases of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Spain dating back 80 years. Unlike nationwide efforts in other countries, individual dioceses will look into the cases.
Two Catholic universities sued over financial aid practices
The University of Notre Dame and Georgetown University are among 16 schools sued for how they calculate financial need, potentially favoring the children of wealthy donors.
What’s in a name: Catholic farmers weigh in on ‘bioengineered’ label
While the label and logo have changed on food packaging Jan. 1, farmers know what's inside that makes a product organic or including genetically modified organisms.
Catholics invited to pray in ‘9 Days for Life’ Jan. 19-27
The 10th annual novena, sponsored by the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, offers simple prayers and reflections on its "overarching intention" for "the end to abortion."
Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses
The Supreme Court Jan. 13 denied a requirement that employees at large businesses show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or wear masks. The court also approved a vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Prayer service celebrating Dr. King set for Jan. 17
Archbishop Nelson Perez, a Jewish rabbi and a Muslim imam will lead prayers Monday evening at the Miraculous Medal Shrine to which all are invited, in person and virtually.
Lay parish leaders live out vocation, help others do the same
Parish services directors throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese are working shoulder-to-shoulder with pastors to "keep the plates spinning" and bring people closer to Christ.
St. Raymond’s to host concert for Dr. King Jan. 16
As Americans pause to remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a free concert in his honor will be performed by three Catholic choirs Sunday afternoon.
N.J. bishops decry expansive new abortion law
In only five days and near the end of the legislative term, the New Jersey state assembly passed a bill, later signed by Gov. Murphy, that would nullify abortion restrictions if Roe v. Wade is overturned.