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Vatican says bishop ordained in China is in communion with pope
A 58-year-old bishop was named and ordained within the framework of the provisional agreement between China and the Holy See regarding the appointment of bishops.
Lawsuit says Buffalo Diocese, bishops covered up failures on abuse
New York State's attorney general sued the diocese and three former bishops Nov. 23 alleging a decades-long cover-up of how the diocese failed to deal with priests accused of alleged sexual abuse.
Mexican church, civic leaders: No pilgrims at basilica for Guadalupe feast
The cardinal archbishop and mayor of Mexico City urged the 10 million pilgrims who come to the annual Dec. 12 celebration to observe the feast at their home parishes or on TV.
Use of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is morally acceptable, say bishops
While confusion has arisen over "the moral permissibility" of using the vaccines it is not "immoral to be vaccinated with them," the chairmen of the U.S. bishops' doctrine and pro-life committees said Nov. 23.
Archdiocesan finances show slim surplus in fiscal ’20
Against a challenging economic backdrop, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia showed a core operating surplus of $100,000 in the past fiscal year, according to new financial information released Nov. 24.
Kensington ministry a place of ‘encountering Christ,’ says archbishop
During a Nov. 17 visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez described Mother of Mercy House as "a powerful presence of the church" that gives "hope in the midst of despair."
In new book, pope urges making ‘space at the table’ for all
As a pastor, Pope Francis has seen how the global economy has cast aside many people, and he knows that Catholic social teaching calls for more than "just crumbs from the table."
Catholic dioceses cope with new limits as virus soars in U.S., Canada
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising dramatically in the U.S., Canada and around the world. Government officials have returned to stricter lockdowns, and are urging families to reconsider holiday celebrations.
Archdiocese to lease ground for two towers near cathedral
Phase one to build a 23-story high rise next to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Philadelphia will begin this month under a 99-year ground-lease agreement on the property adjacent to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Local Catholic filmmaker wins Emmy award
Bill Rose received the honor for an inspiring video of a Vincentian ministry, one of several film productions that brings the young director's "cherished relationship with God" to the screen.