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Vatican congregation says claim against Texas bishop ‘manifestly unfounded’
A Vatican congregation said an allegation of abuse made against Auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz of Galveston-Houston "is manifestly unfounded" and he has returned to public ministry.
Pope criticizes cruelty of world marked by hunger, obesity, food waste
Resolving the global crises of world hunger and malnutrition demands a shift away from a distorted approach to food and toward healthier lifestyles and just economic practices, Pope Francis said.
Honduran bishops denounce drug cartel incursion into politics
The Honduran bishops' conference said narcotics trafficking has permeated the Central American country's institutions and accused politicians of colluding with organized crime.
Catholic schools ‘essential, integral’ to church’s ministry, say educators
Evangelization is present within schools because students are presented with a Catholic worldview that reveals the reality of God through the curriculum, said the head of the Catholic teachers' association.
Catholics among those arrested at protest over low refugee cap
Catholics joined an array of faith communities, human rights groups, clergy, refugees and refugee resettlement agencies gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Oct. 15 protesting deep cuts to the refugee admissions program.
Experts fear legislation will further reduce religion in Quebec schools
Among the changes announced in a bill presented Oct. 1, the government plans to abolish the Ministry of Education's religious affairs advisory committee and to remove all references to spirituality from the Education Act.
Pope: Evangelization must help, not hinder, people getting closer to God
God wants everyone to be saved, which is why those who evangelize must avoid letting their prejudices get in the way of God's plan, Pope Francis said.
L.A. Archdiocese expands fund for Southern California wildfire victims
The fund was expanded to include those affected by last year devastating fires and is now expanding to include those affected by the current fires in the San Fernando Valley and throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Blue Ribbon schools stand out with strong academics, innovations
Five Catholic grade schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese received top national honors -- among just 50 private schools in the U.S. and the only ones in Pa. -- relying on high scores, creative programs and social outreach.
Bishop Shanahan High School hosts fall open house
Enjoy a personalized tour of the high school's Downingtown campus led by current students, an academic presentation about the student-centered learning curriculum and meet all the clubs, teams and faculty members.