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Minnesota archbishop deepening probe into Crookston bishop
The Vatican has authorized Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis to further investigate claims that Bishop Michael Hoeppner interfered with an investigation of clerical sexual misconduct.
Chinese Catholic charity needs medical supplies to fight coronavirus
As deaths continue to rise from the coronavirus epidemic, many masks and protective clothing are consumed daily by health care workers. More than 24,500 people are now infected and face pneumonia.
Leaders on global finance reform meet at Vatican
As Pope Francis explained "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Feb. 5, high-level economic experts were working on concrete solutions to overcome chronic global inequalities, instability and injustice.
Germany’s church synod draws praise, criticism
The 230 lay, religious and clergy participants in an assembly on the future the Catholic Church in Germany are debating reforms that are viewed both positively and with skepticism.
Deportees from U.S. killed after return to El Salvador, observers say
Some 138 Salvadorans have been murdered and 70 others assaulted after being sent back to their violent Central American country from the United States, said Human Rights Watch.
Pope criticizes tax havens, crushing debt burdens
Pope Francis told leaders of major financial institutions and economic experts to "work together to end these injustices" in the current economic system.
Trump highlights pro-life, school choice issues in State of the Union
The president called on Congress to ban late term-abortion immediately, asked for $50 million to fund neonatal research and proposed a federal school choice program akin to Pa.'s tuition tax credit programs.
Homeless advocate Sister Mary Scullion attends State of the Union
The head of Project HOME, which helps homeless people in Philadelphia, attended President Trump's Feb. 4 address. She hoped to draw attention to homelessness and inspire federal aid to alleviate it.
Sister Jean Frances Levenstein dies at age 89
The Sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia was in her 70th year of religious life. She had served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Archdiocese of Newark.
Local scholars say Jews, Catholics have chance for ‘profound friendship’
At a Jan. 27 talk, Rabbi Abraham Skorka -- a longtime collaborator and friend of Pope Francis -- said that increased dialogue between the two faiths marks "an astonishing development of our times," after centuries of persecution and misunderstanding.