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‘Just the facts,’ pope tells reporters, commenting on news media
No one really knows what the future of the news media will be, but it will have no future if reporters and the public cannot distinguish between facts and fiction, Pope Francis said.
Ideological fixation, not ‘loyal criticism,’ feeds possibility of schism, pope says
Schisms have occurred throughout church history, he said, and one thing they all have in common is having such a focus on an ideology that they begin reading church doctrine through the lens of that fixation.
Memories of 9/11 attacks linger for fire department chaplain
Msgr. John Delendick, a longtime New York Fire Department chaplain, still recalls the 9/11 attacks vividly. That first year after the attacks, he said, he doesn't remember how many funerals and memorial Masses he celebrated.
Coronation fit for the queen of heaven at Doylestown shrine
The icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa, blessed by St. John Paul II, was crowned by two archbishops during a standing-room-only Aug. 25 Mass. The gathering focused on Mary's roles as mother, intercessor and model, while highlighting the strong faith of the Polish Catholic community.
Florida senators ask Trump to waive visa requirements for some Bahamians
"It's important Customs and Border Protection and the Bahamian government work together to clarify the current rules regarding visas in the Bahamas," Sen. Rick Scott said in his statement. His letter was co-signed by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.
Vatican calls for electoral reform, negotiations to resume in Nicaragua
With increasing concerns worldwide about human rights violations in Nicaragua, a Vatican representative has called for an immediate return to negotiations and a rollout of reforms necessary to hold "free and transparent elections" there.
Sri Lankan government agrees to independent inquiry into Easter attacks
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has finally won a concession from Sri Lanka's government after widespread criticism of the investigation into the deadly Easter Sunday attacks.
Unassuming pastor who helped rebuild Cuban church will receive red hat
"Thanks be to God and Pope Francis" for looking upon the church in Cuba, which has spent the past five centuries praising God, proclaiming the Gospel, teaching the faith and doing works of charity, Cardinal-designate Juan Garcia Rodriguez said.
SC Catholic Charities not getting usual after-storm calls for help
Hurricane Dorian brought high winds, storm surge, heavy rain and flooding as it moved north along the state's coast Sept. 5, but diocesan officials joined state leaders in breathing a sigh of relief after it passed through.
Two bishops on Missouri diocese’s list of substantiated clergy abusers
According to the list assembled by the diocese, which dates back to its founding in 1956, the abuse claims for each bishop took place within the Missouri diocese's territory. Each bishop also had more than one abuse allegation reported.