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Cardinal O’Hara, St. Hubert’s emerge as softball finalists
In the Catholic League semifinals, O'Hara beat Archbishop Ryan, 12-0, while St. Hubert's held off Lansdale Catholic, 8-7. The championship is set for May 22 at La Salle University.
Confession bill amended, but church leaders say it still targets priests
UPDATED - Church officials are urging Catholics to continue to oppose a California bill that would force priests to disclose information about child sexual abuse that they hear in the sacrament of confession.
People-to-people diplomacy suggested to ease U.S.-Iran tensions
A Mennonite member of a Catholic peace group called for an exchange of doctors, educators, historians and religious leaders who could return to their U.S. and Iranian homelands to share what they have learned.
Florida Catholic bishops urge governor to commute man’s death sentence
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to commute the death sentence to life in prison for a man scheduled to be executed for a 1984 murder.
CELAM presidents voice support for pope, pledge to fight regional crisis
Presidents of the 22 Latin American and Caribbean bishops' conferences have expressed their support for Pope Francis and their commitment to address the region's challenges through pastoral work.
Seven become new priests as families, friends share in joy
Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained new priests for service in the Philadelphia Archdiocese May 18 at the standing-room-only Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. For the seven, it's a dream come true.
Vatican officials support continued care of man in vegetative state
The cardinal and archbishop issued a statement May 21 regarding the case of Vincent Lambert, a 42-year-old French man who has been in a vegetative state since being involved in a motorcycle accident in 2008.
Brazilian bishop accused of theft, covering up abuse resigns
Bishop Vilson Dias de Oliveira, 60, is being investigated by authorities for extortion of priests, mismanagement of the diocese's funds and covering up alleged cases of abuse against minors by area priests. His resignation was announced May 17.
Officials say Vatican must continue to monitor financial activity
Any time money changes hands, there is a potential for financial misconduct, but the leaders of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority said the Holy See has made enormous strides in reducing its risks.
Virginia woman makes whimsical wigs for children experiencing hair loss
Holly Christensen converted her one-car garage into a wig-making workshop and invited her friends to help. In just a few years, the Magic Yarn Project has sent more than 16,500 yarn wigs to children experiencing hair loss.