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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.
Priest, police light up the night for sick kids
Oblate Father Steven Wetzel and dozens of Philadelphia police officers gathered for the third annual "Good Night Lights" display at Shriners Hospital for Children Oct. 7.
New U.N. nuncio tells of economic inequities made worse by COVID-19
From massive job loss among individuals to aid for small business to debt relief for developing nations, the Vatican's representative to the United Nations called for social and financial justice linked to human development.
Phila. priest removed from ministry on sex abuse claim
Archbishop Nelson Pérez has accepted a recommendation to remove Father William E. Dean, 70, as chaplain at Camilla Hall nursing home based on an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in the late 1970s.
Supreme Court does not reinstate abortion drug restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow drugs used to medically induce abortions to be delivered without requiring the recipient to make a doctor's visit during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brooklyn Diocese files federal lawsuit over violation of religious freedom
The diocese said Gov. Cuomo's new limits on worship due to the coronavirus "arbitrarily" reduce capacity at Catholic churches and impede "our right to worship and cannot stand."