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Four women profess final vows as Sisters of Mercy
A lawyer, a nurse, a school president and a development consultant all made perpetual pledges to serve the most vulnerable during a June 8 Mass celebrated at the Convent of Mercy in Merion.
Protocol approved on restrictions on bishops facing claim of abuse
The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a measure that would enable bishops to apply restrictions in the life and ministry of retired bishops accused of sexual abuse or who failed to take necessary measures to prevent abuse.
Novena in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The July 8-16 novena at the Carmelite monastery in Philadelphia will feature sermons by Father James Gordon, F.S.S.P., and will conclude with Mass in the Extraordinary Form.
Church wounded by internal tensions, pope tells Jesuits in Romania
Pope Francis told Jesuits in Romania that tensions and struggles within the church have left it wounded and that the only path forward is through humble dialogue, not futile arguments.
Ignoring the poor falsifies the Gospel, pope says in message
Christians must not underestimate the importance of embracing and assisting the poor, oppressed and outcast, Pope Francis said.
Be men of God, not luxury-seeking diplomats, pope tells nuncios
Apostolic nuncios are called to be men of faith focused on proclaiming the Gospel and shunning the power and corruption that can come from the luxurious trappings of their diplomatic status, Pope Francis said.
Bishops approve third-party reporting system; to be in place by May 31
A nationwide third-party system for receiving confidential reports of "certain complaints" against bishops took a step closer to being implemented during the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Retired Wyoming bishop to face Vatican trial on allegations of sex abuse
UPDATED - Cheyenne Bishop Steven R. Biegler announced June 12 that a trial of retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart would take place for allegations that he sexually abused several minors years ago.
During online event, young bishops call for openness, lay involvement
Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker of Baltimore and Bishop William A. Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, answered questions submitted during the live social media broadcast, seen by more than 6,300 people June 11.
In Israel, Philippine workers facing deportation find solace in faith
Most of the Filipino workers arrived legally in Israel to work as caretakers for the elderly, but remained in the country even after their work visas had expired and have lived in Israel for up to 20 or more years.