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Pew poll shows ‘nones’ exceeding Catholics in U.S.
Those who profess no religious affiliation grew while the percentage of Catholics declined in the past 10 years, said a Pew Research Center survey. But 62% of Christians attending church twice a month do so at the same rate as 2009.
‘No religion’ rising among all ages; ‘enormous implications’ foreseen
Most of the religiously unaffiliated people in the U.S. are young, but a Fordham symposium said the trend encompasses all age groups. Panelists pointed to causes for the increase, and offered solutions.
North American indigenous support Amazonian indigenous at synod
As the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon heard pleas to defend the rights of the region's indigenous people and of the land they hold sacred, indigenous leaders from Canada and the United States came to Rome to support them.
Four N.Y. priests placed on leave; accused of abuse dating back decades
The New York Archdiocese has placed four of its priests -- three pastors and the director of priest personnel -- on administrative leave following an allegation of abuse with minors dating back several decades.
Gov. Cuomo pledges ‘full support’ for public statue of Mother Cabrini
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will build a statue to St. Frances Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. His announcement followed a decision by the She Built NYC commission to reject funding of a public statue of Mother Cabrini, as she is best known.
Catholic Charities Appeal needs help to meet fundraising goal
The annual fundraiser helps thousands of people of all backgrounds in the Philadelphia region with the necessities of life. But this year the appeal itself needs urgent help to close a $4 million gap toward its goal.
Lectors’ workshop to be led by Father Dennis Gill
The workshop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown will take place Oct. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Roman Catholic, Archbishop Carroll set new Thanksgiving football game
The two teams not only will meet Thanksgiving morning for a 10 a.m. game in Conshohocken, they will also share breakfast three days prior, beginning a new tradition of football and fraternity.
Year of focus on missions wraps with events this Sunday
The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia will host special activities Oct. 20 marking World Mission Sunday and the cap on a special month and year recognizing the church's global missionary work.
Inadequate formation a factor in lack of vocations, bishops say at synod
Existing formation programs are not preparing priests and other pastoral workers to be leaders in a church with an Amazonian and indigenous face, according to bishops participating in the synod for the Amazon.