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HHS bans NIH from using fetal tissue from elective abortions in research
UPDATED - The department also issued a $20 million grant for research to develop models that do not rely on human fetal tissue.
Toronto Raptors’ player took a shot at priesthood training
When Pascal Siakam was in his young teens attending a minor seminary in Cameroon he likely never imagined he'd be playing in the NBA Finals. He found basketball through a former 76er and fellow Cameroonian.
Pope joins church leaders in recalling D-Day sacrifices of thousands
Pope Francis praised Allied troops who took part in critical D-Day landings in France 75 years ago, while also remembering German soldiers who died fighting under Nazi orders.
Maine lawmakers OK doctor-assisted suicide; bill awaits governor’s action
Gov. Janet Mills has 10 days to act on the Maine Death With Dignity Act, as the bill is titled. She has not indicated if she will sign it into law or veto it. If she takes no action, it will become law automatically.
Vatican News to launch news program, podcast in Latin
UPDATED - A weekly news program about the pope and the Vatican will now be offered in Latin, the official language of the Holy See.
Church must learn how to speak to young people, pope says
Bishops, pastors, religious and other adults must learn to speak young people's language and must avoid exercising undue pressure on young men and women to enter a seminary or join a religious order, the pope said.
Archbishop Lori issues letter on Bishop Bransfield investigation
Archbishop Lori said that he wanted to more fully share information about the investigation the Vatican asked him to conduct into Bishop Bransfield's activities, the report of which was sent to the Holy See in March.
Cardinal Pell returns to prison to await ruling on appeal
A three-judge panel from the Appeals Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria said it would announce its judgment at a later date, giving no indication of when that would be.
Catholic Charismatics keep fire of faith burning in archdiocese
On the cusp of Pentecost this weekend, CatholicPhilly.com spoke with local leaders of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal on how members of the 50-year-old movement surrender to the Holy Spirit with joy.
Head of USCCB questions story about how he handled abuse case
Texas Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, denies a characterization of how he handled an accusation by a woman who said she was manipulated into a sexual relationship with his former deputy, a priest.