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Germany’s synodal assembly a step to rebuilding church’s credibility
After decades of clerical abuse, the "dissatisfaction of many believers" is the starting point for the first national consultation since a 1971-1975 synod at Wurzburg on Second Vatican Council reforms.
More ICE arrests at South Philly parish
A second Indonesian-Catholic couple from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish has been detained by immigration officials, weeks after the high-profile release of another husband and wife.
Trump aims to ‘even playing field’ for faith-based groups seeking grants
The President said on Jan. 16 that the nine proposed rules "would eliminate burdensome Obama-era requirements" placed on religious organizations applying for federal funds.
Archbishop Chaput to preside over Rev. King prayer service
Following the U.S. bishops' initiative to heal racism, the interfaith gathering, which will take place at Our Mother of Consolation Parish in Philadelphia on Jan. 20, will feature Msgr. Federico Britto as homilist.
Sister Mary Sheila Foy, former principal, dies at 80
The native of St. Cecilia Parish in Philadelphia was an I.H.M. sister for 63 years, having led Archbishop Prendergast High School for Girls and St. Maria Goretti High School for Girls, among many other positions.
Catholic Charities Appeal ‘gives hope to all’ in 2020
Archbishop Charles Chaput launched the Philadelphia Archdiocese's largest annual fundraiser for ministries serving tens of thousands of people Jan. 17, saying its $12.5 million goal was "a lot of money, but there's a lot of need."
No breaking seal of confession for abusers, church insists
The president of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference is the latest of the country's senior clerics to oppose legislation that would jail priests for failing to report confessions of child sexual abuse to the police.
U.S. bishops hear pope on pro-life, transgender issues
Protecting human life is the "preeminent priority" and human rights issue, Pope Francis told a group of midwestern bishops. He also discussed other issues including the expected Vatican report on Theodore McCarrick.
Overcome racism that clouds hearts, archbishop urges nation
Citing "disturbing outbreaks of racism and prejudice," the president of the US Catholic bishops raised concern about the rise in anti-Semitic attacks, displays of white nationalism and violence against immigrants.
‘Marxist communism’ returning to Spain, cardinal warns
Prelates asked Catholics to pray as Spain was entering a "grave moment" with a socialist leader in which "democracy is substituted ... by authoritarianism ... incompatible with democracy."