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Tone somber at prayer vigil for those facing execution in weeks ahead
Nearly 100 people gathered to pray for the federal death-row inmates and all those affected by their pending executions scheduled for December and January at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute.
Couple donates Radnor mansion to train Augustinian friars
James and Mary Colleran donated their a 10,000-square foot family home to the Villanova-based order as the new house for novices beginning their formation from all across the United States.
Pastoral against racism is starting conversations, healing
The U.S. bishops' pastoral letter against racism is not sitting on a shelf. It is the basis for listening sessions in dioceses around the country and is an educational tool for individuals, schools and parishes.
Catholic Charities USA striving to ease chronic homelessness
An experimental program of the national agency's healthy housing initiative is collaborating with diocesan Catholic Charities, parishes, local funders and others to deliver broad services for homeless people.
Women parishioners use Bible program to help church rebuild
In the wake of the sex abuse crisis, women such as those at a Connecticut parish are helping to heal the church and deepen their relationship with Christ by becoming a Walking With Purpose parish.
Third-party reporting system for church may start in February
A system to field sexual misconduct allegations against bishops could be in place by the end of February, a USCCB official said. The date would be ahead of Pope Francis' deadline of May 31.
Spanish Jesuit will lead Vatican’s economy office
Pope Francis named Jesuit Father Juan Antonio Guerrero, who has a background in economics, to lead the Holy See's Secretariat for the Economy, which had been led by Australian Cardinal George Pell.
Belgium proposal aims to make abortion ‘normal procedure’
Belgium's Catholic bishops have criticized legislation to liberalize abortion by extending it to 18 weeks' gestation, from the current 12 weeks, with just 48 hours of obligatory reflection.
Find solace in St. Peter, cardinal urges New York bishops
With rumors swirling around about two of their members, the bishops of New York state during their visit to Rome heard encouragement from Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Peter's tomb.
U.S. bishops examine challenges faced by church, society
During their Nov. 11-13 meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops spoke of their efforts to help immigrants, youth and young adults, pregnant women and the poor as well their steps to combat gun violence and racism.