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Bishops support investigation of former U.S. residential schools
The United States will investigate former boarding schools, many federally funded and church run, to search for graves of Native American children, and the U.S. bishops will "look for ways to be of assistance."
Pope seeks local events during World Meeting of Families 2022
In past gatherings, participation was "unknown to the majority of families." But Pope Francis cited "an opportunity provided by providence" for a worldwide event so families in every diocese can participate.
Vatican, medical associations look at ways to promote vaccination
Despite the "great achievement" of vaccines, the world is facing the dual challenges of giving everyone access to them and overcoming "vaccine hesitancy," said church and medical leaders.
Through faith and science, people come closer to truth, pope says
When scientists share their data and dialogue with experts in other fields, including religion, they contribute to the search for a holistic truth that promotes the common good, Pope Francis said at an international conference.
Social media’s effect on church life examined in Notre Dame panel
Church leaders from nine U.S. dioceses began a program to study how digital technology is affecting relationships and communities during the "dramatic cultural shifts" of recent decades.
Seniors return to ‘second home’ at archdiocesan centers
After more than a year of COVID restrictions, doors reopened this week at five Catholic Housing and Community Services hubs for older adults, dispelling isolation and bringing hope.
Florida Catholics find comfort in rosary as search continues amid rubble
Following the partial collapse of a Miami condo building June 24, faithful throughout the state are turning to Mary as prayers continue for the dead and missing.
Suspected arsons continue at churches across Canada
The fires have occurred as news emerges of unmarked graves at former residential schools on First Nations lands, with Indigenous and government leaders denouncing the blazes.
Syro-Malabar priests to appeal Vatican congregation’s order to sell land
Clergy members are calling a controversial deal, designed to redress a $10 million loss previously incurred by Cardinal George Alencherry, unjust and unethical.
Invest in common good, not tax havens, pope tells business executives
Building "a community that is fair, economically and socially, for all" is part of the "Christian vision of the economy," said Pope Francis in a June 30 video message.