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French police suspect arson was cause of fire at Nantes cathedral
The July 18 blaze broke out in three places in the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, destroying a 17th-century organ, stained glass windows and much of the choir area. Archbishop de Moulins-Beaufort called for a security plan for France's 86 cathedrals.
Catholic athletes preparing to play this fall, unsure of season ahead
CatholicPhilly.com spoke with athletes and coaches on preparations for the fall season, knowing the coronavirus could end their season early. The PIAA said sports can begin in August.
AbbeyFest moves online for now with weekly concerts
With large gatherings still restricted due to COVID-19, organizers of the popular Catholic music festival have rolled out a series of livestreamed concerts.
Vatican guide aims to help leaders handle abuse allegations
The 17-page document offers a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics against minors.
Bosnians must know truth of Srebrenica massacre, official says
A Bosnian church spokesman said commemorations of the Srebrenica massacre, Europe's worst since World War II, are still marred by denials, impeding reconciliation 25 years after the Balkan war.
Demand skyrocketing for Catholic Charities’ aid in New Jersey
Requests for emergency food aid alone are up fivefold in the Paterson Diocese, where the church is trying to meet the needs of people affected by the pandemic.
Signs emerging that some dioceses’ financial picture is better
Even as dioceses are reorganizing and laying off employees, several dioceses report the decline in parish offertory giving has slowed, and electronic giving is rising, including in Philadelphia.
U.S. carries out first federal execution in nearly two decades
Six hours after the Supreme Court overturned a decision halting federal executions on the grounds that the lethal drugs caused severe pain, Daniel Lewis Lee was put to death.
Bishop Malesic plans to continue sharing joy of the Gospel in Cleveland
The Harrisburg native addressed church attendance, wearing face masks and opioid addiction at a press conference introducing him as the newly appointed bishop of Cleveland.
Archbishop Perez to receive pallium from papal delegate Sunday
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, ambassador of the Holy See to the U.S., will confer the liturgical vestment on Archbishop Nelson Perez, symbolizing his closeness to the pope.