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Federal appeals court now says Florida Latin cross can stay
The Feb. 19 ruling affirms that a World War II-era cross may remain standing in Pensacola, based on the Supreme Court's decision last year about a similar memorial in Maryland. Some analysts note the case could permit more religious symbols in public spaces.
Vietnamese priest serves villagers quarantined for coronavirus
Since Feb. 16, Father Joseph Hoang Trong Huu has served nearly 11,000 residents in the Son Loi commune, which the government sealed off Feb. 13 for 20 days due to fears over the COVID-19 virus.
‘We are in human misery,’ Franciscan in northern Syria tells pope
A priest has begged for prayers as tens of thousands of people live in plastic tents amid snow and a bombing campaign. The UN has called the conflict "the biggest humanitarian horror story of the 21st century."
U.S. Eastern Catholic bishops thank pope for lifting ban on married priests
The bishops thanked Pope Francis for his 2014 decision to permit the ordination of married priests for the Eastern Catholic churches outside their traditional homelands, where married priests are common.
Diverse music hits high note for Archbishop Perez’s installation Mass
From Cuban laments to gospel and chant, the hymns for the Feb. 18 liturgy reflected the joy of those served by the former "Father Nelson," who himself is "a gifted musician."
St. Agnes faithful call archbishop ‘a man of action’
Although Archbishop Nelson Perez served as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in West Chester nearly a decade ago, the impact he left can still be seen. His former parishioners are overjoyed to welcome him home.
Full look at Vatican wartime role will take patience, archivists say
The March 2 opening of materials from the pontificate of Pope Pius XII, totaling more than 1.3 million documents, will mark the start of a long, slow process of study and analysis for scholars.
Judge says abuse victims’ attorney can question retired Rochester bishop
In a Feb. 11 ruling, a federal bankruptcy court ruled that retired Bishop Matthew H. Clark of Rochester can be required to answer questions about his knowledge of sexual abuse during the time he headed the diocese.
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
Units sponsored by Catholic parishes will not be affected by the Boy Scouts of America's Feb. 18 bankruptcy filing, part of an effort to compensate victims named in hundreds of sex-abuse lawsuits.
Deaf survivors call on Pope, Vatican to release documents on abusers
After meeting with U.N. officials, three former students at a school for the deaf in Argentina spoke in Rome Feb. 20 to demand information on priests who molested them and others.