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Pope says he’s strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI

Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.

Freedom, mercy are lasting legacy of martyred bishops, pope says

The memory and witness of Romania's martyred bishops are a reminder that Christians are called to stand firm against ideologies that seek to stifle and suppress their cultural and religious traditions, Pope Francis said.

Pope: Romanians, young and old, must hold on to their roots

Pope Francis ended his second day in Romania with a festive meeting with young people and families that encapsulated his message of fostering dialogue between younger and older generations.

Bishop Dewane calls for action to address gun violence after mass shooting

In the wake of a mass shooting that left 12 people dead in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development called for American society to examine why such violent incidents continue to occur.

Abuse audit report released, shows big jump in allegations

UPDATED - While most of the new allegations of sexual abuse in the church nationwide occurred before 1999, 26 involved current minors, which the head of the lay review board called "concerning."

Former priest wanted on abuse charges in Arizona arrested in Italy

Italian police arrested former U.S. Salvatorian Father Joseph J. Henn 13 years after Italy's highest court confirmed his extradition to the United States to face allegations of child sexual abuse in Arizona.

Leave divisions behind, embrace fellowship, pope says at Marian shrine

At a Marian shrine in the heart of Transylvania, Pope Francis called on Romania's Catholics to leave resentments behind and to embark on a journey of unity.

As immigration deterrent, Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

President Donald Trump said May 30 that he would impose a 5 percent tariff on all imported goods from Mexico beginning June 10 to push that country to help stem the flow of immigrants coming across the border and entering the U.S. illegally.

New evidence in Supreme Court’s census case may impact outcome

Material discovered on the hard drive files of deceased Republican strategist Thomas Hofeller shows that he played a key role in the decision to add the citizenship question as a means to create an advantage for whites and Republicans in future elections.

Mass for those suffering from addiction

Addiction has touched far too many families and taken far too many of our loved ones. Join us for a Mass June 29 that we may draw strength from one another in the power of our faith.