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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.
Archbishop Etienne will not live in mansion: ‘I am a pastor, not a prince’
"I think the days of bishops living in a manner that's a lot nicer than the majority of their people live, those days are gone, and they should be," Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne said.
Congo’s cardinal-designate has lifelong passion for human rights
The secretary-general of the Congolese bishops' conference, called Cardinal-designate Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Kinshasa "a zealous pastor and a direct, straightforward man, who holds to the truth and knows what needs doing for the good of those entrusted to him."
Marine Corps Base Hawaii has only U.S. military chapel named after bishop
The chapel was formally named the Chaplain Joseph W. Estabrook Chapel in 2013 in memory of the late bishop. According to the military archdiocese, it's the only U.S. base chapel to be named after a bishop.