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UN report on gender equality attacks religious freedom, says official
A Vatican representative in Geneva said a United Nations report calls for freedom of religion and conscience to be surrendered for the promotion of "a vision of human society that is not shared by all."
As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions
Catholic dioceses, shrines and aid agencies including Catholic Relief Services are restricting travel and enacting preventative hygiene measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
A divided court examines Louisiana abortion restrictions
In oral arguments March 4, Supreme Court justices expressed mixed views about a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.
Walking with ‘suffering Christ’ means standing with victims, says priest
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, one of the world's leading experts on safeguarding minors, said the church is suffering "institutional trauma" from clerical sexual abuse, trauma that it must learn to integrate.
Pope appoints new archbishop of Atlanta
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Savannah, Georgia, to be the archbishop of Atlanta. He succeeds Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who was named to the Archdiocese of Washington in 2019.
Pastor of Rockville Centre, N.Y. named auxiliary bishop
Pope Francis has named Father Luis M. Romero Fernandez, 65, the vicar of Hispanic ministry and evangelization as well as a parish pastor, to be an auxiliary bishop of the diocese.
Conspiracy theories, truth and the power of a story
Popular speculation about a secret war among U.S. political elites reveals more about the Americans following it than a supposed government cover-up, according to a Villanova University researcher.
Once homeless, Ms. Pennsylvania helps men’s shelter
As a child, Nikki Johnson-Huston had slept on the street. On March 4, the lawyer and pageant winner presented a check to St. John's Hospice, an archdiocesan ministry for men trying to rebuild their lives.
Archdiocese calls for protection against coronavirus at Mass
Washing hands, skipping the sign of peace, omitting Communion from the chalice and refreshing holy water fonts can help prevent the potential spread of the disease, say new guidelines.
Gladwyne parish hosts Lenten mission March 22-25
St. John Vianney Parish welcomes renowned preacher, Dominican Father Stephen Hayes, who will offer a Parish Lenten Mission and preach at weekend Masses and nightly reflections.