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In South Sudan, church works to keep young people off streets, drugs
Priests throughout the African nation are offering psychological and social support to children traumatized by years of political turmoil and, more recently, the pandemic.
Boston Globe: Police charge McCarrick with assault in case dating to 1970s
The former prelate will appear in court Aug. 26 on three counts of indecent assault on a teen during a wedding reception, while McCarrick was a New York archdiocesan priest.
Virtual Catholic speed dating connects singles of all ages, near and far
Four upcoming sessions are set to introduce Catholic singles of every generation July 30 and 31 and Aug. 2 and 4. A number of previous participants have since married.
Little Flower senior named Phila.’s youth poet laureate
Andre'a Rhoads wants to "spread joy and highlight the ideas that everyone is talking about" through her writing, while showing that "dreams can come true through prayer and working hard."
Sydney Catholic Schools have three alums on Olympic soccer team
The players are being hailed as "terrific ambassadors for not only the sport but also for Catholic education."
N.J. archdiocese says it has requested but not yet received data, analysis
The Newark Archdiocese says it is awaiting media evidence of location-based dating apps at clerical residences from 2018-2020, while noting such data "does not provide any evidence of misconduct by archdiocesan clergy or employees."
Nearly 3,700 women religious urge Senate to pass For the People Act
The petition, signed by sisters from congregations across the nation and hand-delivered to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, said "every voice, every vote is sacred."
Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith
After taking the gold July 26 by lifting 443 pounds, Hidilyn Diaz held up her Miraculous Medal in victory, calling it a sign of her faith in "Mama Mary and Jesus Christ."
At embezzlement trial, lawyers argue against Vatican jurisdiction
Attorneys for Cardinal Angelo Becciu and several other defendants say they need more time to prepare for the case, which stems from a failed property investment that lost millions for the Vatican.
Visiting seminarians meet Philly’s homeless men ‘brother to brother’
Five young men from St. Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh recently spent a week living with clients of St. John's Hospice -- and found at the archdiocesan ministry a home among family.