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Mexican priest accused of murder after celebrating victim’s funeral Mass

The Archdiocese of Mexico City issued a statement June 19, saying it was watching events closely -- without naming the priest -- and adding it was cooperating with investigators.

Prayer walk at Cathedral marks World Refugee Day

Some 25 archdiocesan employees gathered to reflect on Christ's sufferings and those of the more than 70 million people currently displaced worldwide through conflict and persecution. Migrants and refugees reflect "the faces of the Holy Family itself," said organizers.

Vatican official praises Catholic media for coverage of sex abuse crisis

Msgr. John Kennedy told an assembly of Catholic journalists that his investigators and the press "share the same goal, which is the protection of minors, and we have the same wish to leave the world a little better than how we found it."

In new Knights’ video, parents share story of son’s abuse by family friend

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said June 19 a new video produced by the fraternal organization is aimed at equipping parents with resources and the tools they need to protect their children from predators.

Women who were trafficked find relief at London’s Bakhita House

A ministry of the Archdiocese of Westminster and Caritas Westminster, Bakhita House provides women who have fled from their captors with safety and support and allows them to recover from their ordeal.

Saints on Mission – Mission Summer Saint Series, Queenship of Mary

Join the Archdiocesean Pontifical Mission Socities for a Mission Summer Saint Series, Queenship of Mary.

Saints on Mission – Mission Summer Saint Series, St. Dominic

Join the Archdiocesean Pontifical Mission Socities for a Mission Summer Saint Series, St. Dominic. The World Mission Rosary, developed by Venerable Archbishop Sheen for Missionaries, was, in part, inspired by St. Dominic.

Saints on Mission, Mission Summer Saints Series, St. Joachim and St. Ann, Parents of God’s First Missionary

Join the Archdiocesean Pontifical Mission Socities for a Mission Summer Saint Series on St. Joachim and St. Ann, God's First Missionary.

Historic cross on public property can stay, Supreme Court rules

In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion.

Catholic filmmaker aims to bring reality of sex trafficking to light

Catholic actor George Elliot wants to educate people about the horrific and sometimes deadly reality of sex trafficking by bringing a drama to the big screen.