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Armenian Catholic patriarch dies in Lebanon
Patriarch Gregoire Pierre XX Gabroyan, died at 86. He was born in Syria to parents who had fled Turkey as a result of the 1915 genocide. He retired as bishop at age 80 but was then elected head of all Armenian Catholics.
Prayers for healing, justice mark ‘painful’ anniversary of Floyd’s death
George Floyd's death while in police custody a year ago left "a hole in the hearts of his family and friends" and "a hole in the fabric of our society," said an official with the Sisters of the Good Shepherd May 25.
Controversial priest says bishop asked him to resign, but he won’t
Father James Altman of La Crosse, Wisconsin, who has said Catholics cannot be members of the Democratic Party, told Massgoers that Bishop William Callahan has asked him to resign because he is "divisive" and "ineffective."
A year after George Floyd’s death, Gospel message more vital than ever, say pastoral leaders
Healing racism is a task for "people who not only love justice but work towards it" by following Christ, according to clergy and faithful.
Pro-life bills on fetal heartbeat, Down syndrome advance in Pa. House
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is seeking support for three bills in the state House of Representatives, including a ban on abortions when an unborn baby's heartbeat or Down syndrome has been detected.
Staff ‘hungry to do more’ after months of food giveaways
Since October, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services has distributed close to 250,000 million pounds of groceries to counter COVID-related food insecurity -- and the agency isn't looking to stop there.
Thieves break into castle, steal rosary used by Mary, Queen of Scots
A set of golden rosary beads belonging to the 16th century British royal, and valued at $1.4 million, were stolen from a castle. They have "immeasurably greater and priceless historical importance," said an official.
Congress mulls boycott of Olympics over China’s human rights record
A congressional panel weighed finding an alternate city or boycotting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, objecting to China's long-standing human rights abuses. Two administrations have termed its treatment of Muslims genocide.
Texas governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion law
The measure bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detectable, as early as six weeks of pregnancy. One of the nation's strictest abortion laws has no exception for rape or incest.
Germany seeks church reform, worrying some Catholics
Catholics around the world have their eyes on Germany as it pursues its "Synodal Path," which is debating the issues of power, sexual morality, priestly life and the role of women in the church.