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Italian ministry revokes permit for Catholic-inspired institute
U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke is the honorary president of the institute, 11 other cardinals make up the institute's advisory board and Steve Bannon, former chief strategist at the White House, is a patron and member of the board of trustees.
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.