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Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ beatified in austere ceremony
Blessed José Gregorio Hernández led a pious life marked by science, faith and public service in Caracas, where he treated patients during the Spanish flu pandemic.
Cardinal Burke, seven others rise in rank in College of Cardinals
Eight cardinals -- including U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke -- moved from the rank of cardinal deacons to cardinal priests. Their seniority determines their place in processions and seating arrangements.
Persons with disabilities lead us to do ‘our very best,’ says archbishop
Those with physical, intellectual and behavioral challenges inspire everyone to deepen their love for God and others, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez at a liturgy celebrating disability inclusion.
Big legislative initiatives may be crowding out passage of Equality Act
Passage of the bill, which has been described as a faceoff between religious exemptions and LGBTQ rights, was uncertain before Congress began debating the president's huge infrastructure and families bills.
Wilmington bishop retires; pope names N.Y. priest to succeed him
Two years after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Bishop William Malooly is stepping down. Succeeding him in the Delaware diocese is a priest of Rockville Centre, New York.
In times of trouble, church turns to prayer with Mary, theologian says
The global Catholic Church coming together in May to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic shows how people find solace and strength with Mary, said an expert in Mariology.
Under pope’s new laws, cardinals and bishops can face trial
The new measure ensures the Vatican judicial system conforms to the principle that "among all the faithful there is true equality in dignity and in action," Pope Francis said.
Irish government to lift ban on Mass attendance May 10
Public worship has been banned since Dec. 26 amid increased cases of COVID-19, and it had become a criminal offense for a priest to plan a public Mass or a Catholic to leave home to participate in Mass.
CDC director OKs indoor worship services for masked, vaccinated
The announcement this week likely did not surprise many Catholics because most parishes in the U.S. have been having in-person indoor Masses since last summer, although with limited attendance.
Family’s faith was bedrock on winding path to priesthood
As Ken Cavara of West Chester approaches ordination this May, he looks back on his journey of traveling, learning and discerning, and forward to the exciting priestly life of being with Catholic parishioners in the sacred space of family life.