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Change to public charge rule seen to have chilling effect on immigrants
Widespread confusion has spread regarding new regulations, set to take effect Feb. 24, that limit the use of government benefit programs.
Eastern Catholic churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop
During an "ad limina" visit to Rome, Bishop Jacob Angadiath reflected on Feb. 17 how "the beauty of the church" is revealed "in its different cultural customs and religious vestments."
U.S. Eastern Catholic bishops celebrate liturgy at tomb of St. Peter
During their "ad limina" visit to Rome, Ukrainian, Ruthenian, Maronite, Melkite, Syriac, Syro-Malabar, Armenian and Romanian Catholic bishops reflected on the prince of the apostles as their model for faith and leadership.
Pope, bishops discuss possible themes for 2022 synod
During a Feb. 6-7 meeting, three possible topics for the bishops' gathering were presented, with speculation that migration and synodality itself might be on the agenda.
Pope says new Vatican finance laws, norms are working
At a Feb. 15 meeting with Vatican officials, Pope Francis said major enhancements of Vatican City laws against money laundering, tax evasion and child sexual abuse are bearing fruit. He also stressed the need for personal conversion among staff.
Vatican official denies use of charity money for London property deal
At a Feb. 17 event, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu insisted that funds from the Peter's Pence collection for the poor had not been invested in a Chelsea development project.
Pope adds year of missionary service to Vatican diplomats’ training
Following up on a suggestion made during the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, students of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy will spend time serving to reawaken and enhance the faith in mission areas.
Watch the installation Mass for Archbishop Perez
Our live video of the installation ceremony today, Feb. 18 for Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the 10th Archbishop of Philadelphia begins at 1:40 p.m. The Mass starts at 2 p.m. -- watch it here and see full coverage immediately following.
Cardinal Pell’s appeal of abuse conviction to be heard March 11-12
The former senior advisor to Pope Francis will face the High Court of Australia in a final bid to be cleared of charges that he sexually abused two 13-year-old choirboys, while civil lawsuits remain pending.
Deacon credits Archbishop Perez with jump-starting vocation
Ordained to the permanent diaconate in 2014, Bill Moser said that his onetime pastor at St. William confirmed his call by asking a simple question: "What are you waiting for?"