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Belgian Salesians defend decision to send convicted pedophile to Africa
Father Carlo Loots, Belgian provincial vicar and spokesman for the Salesians of Don Bosco, said the order had learned from the incident and changed some procedures.
Irish abuse commission says it overestimated kids in religious-run homes
The Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse said the number of children housed in the institutions was approximately 42,000, about a quarter of the 170,000 previously cited in the 2009 Ryan Report.
Coat drive warms hearts and homes
At the sixth annual Operation Bundle Up on Nov. 30, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services wrapped more than 500 kids and adults in winter gear, while connecting families with needed resources.
Full hearts, open hands at area Thanksgiving celebrations
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese celebrated the holiday with prayer, praise and a number of outreaches to those in need.
50 years since White House conference on food, hunger issues remain
Fifty years after a White House conference on food, nutrition and health, policy advocates say the overall lack of access to healthy food and good nutrition remains a major issue today in the United States.
Pope names Italian finance inspector as head of Vatican financial agency
Pope Francis appointed a seasoned Italian finance inspector to lead the Vatican's financial watchdog agency following the resignation of its president.
Pope prays for Albania after earthquake leaves dozens dead
The earthquake struck in the early hours of the morning Nov. 26 and was felt as far away as Serbia. According to Albanian news agency, Shqiptarja, authorities said the death toll was at least 26 people and an estimated 650 wounded.
Extension honors Louisiana man for bringing ‘light, faith’ to community
Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, presented the Chicago-based mission organization's 2019-2020 Lumen Christi Award to Shreveport native Mack McCarter Nov. 21.
Nicaraguans in U.S. call on world to open eyes to country’s plight
Opposition against President Ortega has been rising since April 2018, when their government announced an austerity plan to reduce pensions as a cost-cutting measure while increasing employee contributions to the social security system.
West Virginia bishop asks predecessor to repay $792,000 to diocese
Bishop Brennan outlined a series of other actions he has proposed that retired Bishop Michael J. Bransfield take including issuing apologies to the people he is alleged to have sexually abused, to the faithful of the diocese and to diocesan employees.