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Faithful Citizenship: 2020 voter information
The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference presents information intended to inform and educate Catholic voters before the 2020 general election.
Vatican criminal trial begins against priests accused in abuse case
Proceedings opened Oct. 14 against Father Gabriele Martinelli, alleged to have sexually assaulted a student at a minor seminary, and Msgr. Enrico Radice, charged with obstructing the investigation.
Reports: Analyst linked to Cardinal Becciu is arrested
Political analyst Cecilia Marogna was detained Oct. 13 by Italian police on suspicion of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, as part of an investigation into questionable financial transactions by the now-retired cleric.
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet online to discuss Curia reform
In a virtual Oct. 13 gathering, the pope and cardinals reviewed the updated draft of a constitution that reflects an urgent need to adapt and evangelize.
Montana’s Catholic bishops urge ‘no’ vote on legalizing recreational marijuana
In an Oct. 12 statement, Bishop Austin A. Vetter and Bishop Michael W. Warfel said that the move would "only exacerbate the already serious mental health crisis gripping" the midwestern state.
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."