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Reviewer says N.Y. Archdiocese complying with charter in ‘all respects’
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said Sept. 30 he was "grateful and relieved" by the report of a comprehensive independent review of archdiocesan compliance with the U.S. bishops' "Charter for the Protection of Child and Young People."
Court grants bail to sick Indian nun; still no charges against her
The High Court of Jharkhand state granted provisional bail to a Missionaries of Charity nun jailed on allegations of child trafficking 15 months ago.
Militias’ ongoing harassment of Christians in Iraq, Syria focus of hearing
The genocide conducted by the Islamic State against Christian communities in Iraq and Syria has turned into continued harassment by Iran-backed militias and shows no signs of abating soon.
Caring for the poor, the hungry ‘is who we are’ as church, cardinal says
"Taking care of the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked and the imprisoned," Cardinal Pietro Parolin said, "is the yardstick that our Lord Jesus will use to measure how much we shall have lived the greatest commandment of love."
For communications day, pope says memories can help unite people
Pope Francis will highlight the important role of memory and storytelling across generations as a way to bring people together in a world marked by discord and division, the Vatican said.
Three new dioceses carved out of Archdiocese of Mexico
One of the world's largest dioceses has been divided into regions to better serve Mexico City's Catholics. The population of the old archdiocese will shrink from 8.8 million people to 5.28 million.
Pope appoints commissioner to oversee religious group in Brazil
Pope Francis appointed the former archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil, to oversee the spiritual life of a controversial religious association in the South American country.
Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God
To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God.
Christians have ‘moral duty’ to help migrants, refugees, pope says
Christians have a moral obligation to show God's care for all those who are marginalized, especially migrants and refugees, Pope Francis said.
Refugee advocates decry Trump administration’s plan to cut refugee cap
Refugee advocates are opposed to the decision announced by the Trump administration Sept. 26 that it plans to admit no more than 18,000 refugees in the next fiscal year, the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.