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New statue honors Mother Cabrini for devotion to immigrants, children, the poor
An image of the patron of immigrants, unveiled in Battery Park City Oct. 12, now stands overlooking the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
New report details abuse, assault allegations against Catholic composer Haas
Findings released Oct. 1 by advocacy group Into Account claim the liturgical composer raped a 13-year-old girl in 1979 during a confirmation retreat in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
In confirmation hearings, Barrett stresses commitment to ‘rule of law’
During hearings for her Supreme Court nomination, Judge Amy Coney Barrett described her policy preferences as "irrelevant" and did not give direct answers on how she would vote on top issues.
St. Francis of Assisi brings hope, healing to Frankford
Through prayer, outreach and public witness, religious and secular Franciscans are taking the saint's fearless joy to the streets, honoring him with an Oct. 3 procession.
Brooklyn bishop says diocese not deterred by ruling against temporary stay
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said Oct. 10 that a federal judge's denial in favor of new state COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship "is only the beginning of the case, and we expect ultimately to prevail."
Catholic leaders ‘appalled’ by alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A Michigan Catholic bishop and the leadership of the Adrian Dominican sisters offered prayers of thanksgiving that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, targeted by extremists critical of her COVID restrictions.
Supreme Court confirmation hearings highlight health care, religion
The Oct. 12 start of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett had two distinct, and partisan, focuses.
Faithful gather in prayer for nationwide peace, healing
During a four-hour Oct. 10 vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, dozens knelt in adoration while reciting the rosary to end violence and other "high-powered evils."
Beatified teen showed that heaven is ‘attainable goal,’ cardinal says
Declared "blessed" at an Oct. 10 Mass in Assisi, Carlo Acutis -- a computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006 -- showed "the concrete way to live the joy of the Gospel," said Italian Cardinal Agostino Vallini.
Math teacher’s award adds up to lesson plan for real success
Honored by the University of Chicago as an outstanding educator, I.H.M. Sister Alice Hess of Archbishop Ryan High School says her true expertise is teaching people, not numbers.