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Pope shares with U.S. bishops his frustration with reaction to Amazon text
In a Feb. 13 meeting with prelates from the southern U.S., Pope Francis said that, like them, he is accused of fear or obstinacy when he encounters opposition - as he has with his stance against married priests.
Remains of aborted babies now in final resting place in Indiana cemetery
More than 2,400 unborn children aborted by the late Dr. Ulrich "George" Klopfer, who kept their remains on his property, received a Feb. 12 burial led by state Attorney General Curtis T. Hill Jr.
Architect of China’s cross removal to oversee Hong Kong, Macau affairs
The appointment of Xia Baolong is seen as an indication that Beijing intends to take a hardline approach in the financial hub that has been roiled by more than six months of street protests.
African American students urged to learn about their history, heritage
At a Feb. 5 Mass for youth, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington stressed the need "to rediscover the history and accomplishments of men and women of color.
Sasse bill is about providing care for abortion survivors, say supporters
The Senate is once again debating the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would require medical care and hospital admission for newborns who survive abortion.
‘Shocking’ ignorance on Real Presence prompts eucharistic congress
Bishop Michael C. Barber of the Diocese of Oakland has convened the June 19-20 gathering after a Pew Research report found only one third of America's Catholics believe in a core teaching of the faith.
Hong Kong Diocese cancels Masses to prevent coronavirus from spreading
Cardinal John Tong, apostolic administrator of Hong Kong, said the "disappointing" decision had been made to suppress the epidemic, which has sickened more than 60,000 and killed some 1,300.
In person or on screen, Catholics invited to pray with new archbishop
Preparations for the installation Mass next Tuesday of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia are in full swing. Everyone is invited to take part prayerfully in the unique liturgy.
Hispanic Catholics welcome one of their own as shepherd
As the more than 82,000 Spanish-language faithful in the archdiocese prepare to welcome Archbishop Nelson Perez, they're also eager to reach a new generation while preserving their distinct cultures.
Social justice giant Sister Teresita Hinnegan dies at 92
The Medical Mission Sister made the health and safety of women and children the passion of her long life. The nurse, professor and public advocate was working on a documentary film at the time of her death.