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Generous help of Knights counters culture of indifference, pope says
Pope Francis told a group of Knights of Columbus visiting the Vatican that they were "a sign of God's infinite love" because of their charitable efforts. He praised their help for Christians in the Middle East.
Pope names critic of war on drugs to head Manila Archdiocese
Following the departure of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle for a post at the Vatican, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo is the new apostolic administrator. He has criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on several occasions.
Mideast patriarchs tell pope they’re concerned about Christian survival
In a private meeting with Pope Francis, Catholic prelates sounded the alarm regarding the survival of Christians in the region as a result of persecution, extremism, economic stress and immigration.
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues
Pope Francis told U.S. bishops from the mountain states that people expecting the ordination of married men and women deacons in the Amazon will be disappointed in his upcoming letter, due Feb. 12.
Georgetown U. will divest from fossil fuels in a decade
Responding to years of pressure from students, the Catholic university will end new investments in fossil fuels companies and boost its endowment portfolio in renewable energy to address climate change.
Sister Maureen Widmeier, teacher and social minister, dies at 97
Well known as Mother Maureen, the Sister of the Holy Child Jesus was well educated and lived a life of varied service both as a teacher and social justice worker in Philadelphia.
Cal State campus changes funding policy in favor of pro-life group
California State University-San Marcos has agreed to revise its student fee policies after losing a lawsuit last year. It had allocated $300,000 from mandatory student activity fees to a LGBTQA group but refused $500 for a pro-life speaker.
Marriage, family therapist to chair U.S. bishops’ National Review Board
Suzanne Healy of Los Angeles is the new chair of the National Review Board, which advises the U.S. bishops on adherence to its policies for the protection of children in the church.
In hopes of healing, abuse survivor shares his story
Within weeks of seeing the film "Spotlight," Michael Callaghan went to leaders of his Minnesota archdiocese to share his story and offer help. Staff members listened to and affirmed him, which was a "breath of fresh air."
Restorative justice, healing circles address trauma caused by abuse
It is vitally important to have the church acknowledge the harm done by clergy sexual abuse, foster accountability and offer roads to healing, said a priest dealing with his secondary trauma from the crisis.