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Catholic Church in Germany to increase payments to abuse survivors
The German bishops, responding to criticism from survivors of clergy sexual abuse, will begin paying more compensation "at the higher end" of the current range between 5,000 euros ($5,650) and 50,000 euros per case.
New program helps Latinos find mental health resources
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has launched "Recupere Su Felicidad (Recover Your Happiness)" to direct clients to treatments that speak their language, and their culture.
Catholic school adds esports team to keep students engaged
A Vermont school found it couldn't field a football team, so it added esports, a form of sport competition using video games with organized, multiplayer competitions. A bass fishing team is next.
What is the ‘Catholic vote’ in more diverse church?
The 2016 election revealed a demographic shift taking place among Catholic voters, one that depends more on ethnicity than on religion. At issue is "the white Catholic vote vs. the Hispanic Catholic vote."
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pope Francis wants Catholics to focus on the pastoral care of people displaced within the borders of their own country and the church's mission to serve them. The theme is: "Forced like Jesus Christ to flee."
Bethlehem holy sites to be closed after COVID-19 reported at hotel
The Catholic Church in Jerusalem urged its faithful to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority following its order March 5 to close all schools, universities, mosques and churches, including the Church of the Nativity.
Live life, don’t squander it, pope tells young people
Both young people and adults can "waste their lives with superficial things" and give in to "widespread growing digital narcissism," the pope said in his message for World Youth Day 2020.
Person tests positive for coronavirus in Vatican City
The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily "in order to sanitize the area after a patient tested positive for COVID-19," said a spokesman March 6. Some meetings and social events have been suspended.
Cabrini students learn of social justice from Guatemalan people
The 14 university students who traveled to a mission in Guatemala in late February learned of the burdens of poverty, the reasons for migration and the value of simplicity. They'll next advocate for justice in Washington.
$1.5 mil grant helps Father Judge expand welding, academics
The grant of the Pennsylvania State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to the Friends of Father Judge High School is helping students of the Northeast Philadelphia school get to work after graduation.