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Bishops praise HHS proposal for civil rights section of health care law
Four committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops May 24 praised proposed regulations to restore "the long-standing position of the federal government that discrimination on the basis of 'sex' does not refer to 'termination of pregnancy' nor 'gender identity.'"
Pope Francis denies knowing of allegations against McCarrick
UPDATED -- Pope Francis denied claims that he and other church officials failed to act on accusations of abuse by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, saying, "I don't remember if (Archbishop Vigano) spoke to me about this."
Former secretary says officials knew McCarrick’s ministry was restricted
Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo, a secretary of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, said Pope Benedict XVI had imposed restrictions on McCarrick's public ministry in 2008 but they were not formal and not followed.
Catholics join faith leaders gathered to remember child deaths at border
Jesus would be "indignant" and hold accountable those responsible for the deaths of at least five migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border, said Sister Marie Lucey of the Franciscan Action Network, one several faith leaders who participated in a vigil to remember the young migrants.
Path to Peace Foundation honors Aid to the Church in Need with 2019 award
Thomas Heine-Geldern accepted the 2019 Path to Peace Foundation Award on behalf of Aid to the Church in Need, the international papal charity he heads. The Germany-based organization provides pastoral support and humanitarian assistance to poor and persecuted Christians in 140 countries.
All children deserve a home, pope says, encouraging adoption
With so many children in the world needing a good home and so many couples unable to have children, there must be a way to make adoption easier and less costly, Pope Francis said.
Infield single in 13th inning helps La Salle walk off with playoff win
In the Catholic League baseball semifinals, the Explorers relied on clutch hitting late to top Father Judge, 3-2, while Cardinal O'Hara blew away Roman Catholic, 10-0. The championship will be played Saturday, May 25.
High drama: Down but never out, St. Hubert’s finds way to win
In winning the Catholic League softball title, the Bambies came back from a 3-0 deficit, tied it then pushed the game into extra innings for a 6-5 victory. They became the first team in league history to lose three games during the regular season and then defeat the same trio in the postseason.
Carroll cruises in 20-6 rout, captures yet another league title
Archbishop Carroll captured the Catholic League girls' lacrosse championship, courtesy of a convincing finals win over Cardinal O'Hara, for the 19th consecutive league crown and 240th straight league victory.
Schwenksville parish school honors veterans in teaching moment for youth
The St. Mary Home and School Association welcomed numerous veteran organizations at a May 23 Mass and reception, enabling students to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States.