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Vatican nuncio agrees Ireland should rebury babies found in mass grave
Campaigners are seeking a "dignified re-interment" for some 800 infants and children who died between 1922 and 1998 at a Catholic-run home for mothers and babies.
‘Our most tragic time’: Felician sisters bear loss of 13 sisters to COVID-19
The congregation's convent in Michigan "couldn't contain the grief and the sorrow" as more than a dozen members fell to the deadly coronavirus in a single month.
New Vatican Library website aims to serve scholars, entice curious
With a fresh look, easier and more intuitive navigation, and greater online services for researchers, the portal opens the library to a world restricted by COVID-19.
Catholic-supported co-op in Israel helps asylum-seekers during pandemic
The collective, backed by the Pontifical Mission and several charities, provides income and services for Israel's vulnerable population of African women refugees.
Canadian court: Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S. violates rights
The July 22 ruling on U.S.-Canadian emergency migration "points out how badly the United States now treats refugees and asylum seekers," said one analyst.
New accusation surfaces against former U.S. prelate McCarrick
A complaint filed July 21 claims the now-defrocked cardinal abused a 14-year-old victim who along with several youth was groomed by other priests.
Bucks County parish opens its heart to dogs in need
St. Martin of Tours in New Hope is partnering with Lulu's Rescue to give adoptable canines forever homes -- including one in the rectory.
Catholic women host online forum on racism
A July 28 virtual meeting, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will highlight women's unique gifts for healing the wounds of racial injustice.
Vatican foreign minister: Religious freedom must be protected
Speaking in mid-July, Archbishop Paul Gallagher said that the church has become "too complacent in front of persecution," which threatens human rights globally.
Bishops, immigrant advocates oppose Trump’s new census memo
The July 21 memorandum, which prevents immigrants without legal documentation from being counted in the 2020 census, is expected to face legal challenges.