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Banks holds no resentment for wrongful conviction; he’s focused on others
The new film "Brian Banks" recounts the true story of a high school football star whose promising future was derailed when he was falsely accused of rape.
Abuse claim made against well-known Chicago priest Father Clements
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago has asked now-retired Father George Clements, 87, who is well known as a civil rights leader, an adoptive father and a national advocate of adoption, to step aside from ministry during an investigation into an abuse claim made against him.
Biking, praying, sharing: Seminarians roll into St. Agnes, Sellersville
The Biking for Vocations group of men from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary stopped in Bucks County parishes over the weekend where cycling seminarians and a priest talked up vocations with parishioners.
Laity participate for first time in Chaldean Catholic Church synod
Lay people joined clergy for the week-long synod in northern Iraq. They discussed the difficulties in Iraq and Syria for thousands of Iraqi Christians forced to abandon their ancestral homes.
Thanks to free tools, blind faithful lead others to Word of God
The Xavier Society for the Blind provides Scriptural texts, Catholic teaching and inspirational material via Braille and other means, all free of charge, to blind people -- including two in the archdiocese using their gifts in parish life.
Philippine nun blames military in shooting of human rights defender
Gunmen shot and seriously wounded Brandon Lee, an American citizen who works as a volunteer for a farmers' organization.
To walk in another’s sandals: Colorado girl carries the water for Kenya
A 10-year-old wondered how her Unbound pen pal felt carrying water, so she toted around her own jug and inspired her friends plus 400 other people until she raised $16,000 for water projects in four countries.
Pope calls on nations to protect lives, dignity of war victims
"Everyone is required to observe the limits imposed by international humanitarian law, protecting unarmed populations and civil structures, especially hospitals, schools, places of worship, refugee camps," he said.
Appeals court says Pa. county seal can keep its cross
A federal appeals court ruled unanimously Aug. 8 that Lehigh County's seal can retain its yellow cross, arguing "the broader context" must be considered in ruling on religious components in government displays.
Pope approves new statutes for Vatican bank
Among the primary changes to the statutes is the inclusion of an external auditor which can be either an individual or a company that is proposed by the institute's supervisory board and appointed by the Commission of Cardinals.