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Catholic doctor gives medical view of Christ’s passion, crucifixion
Jesus likely died from excessive blood loss, a Catholic surgeon said April 4 during a talk that examined the 18 hours of Christ's passion and crucifixion from a medical perspective.
Nicaraguan bishop to leave for Rome as threats against him increase
UPDATED - A Nicaraguan bishop said he will leave the country indefinitely as concerns for his security mount -- presumably the product of his criticisms of the Central American nation's president.
Put needs of survivors first, not strictly the law, panelists urge church
Greater transparency related to church procedures and changes in canon law to focus on the needs of victims will demonstrate that the church truly cares about survivors.
President of Franciscan University resigns; search underway for successor
Franciscan Father Sean O. Sheridan, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville since 2013, said that "after a great deal of prayer," he submitted his resignation to the university's board of trustees.
Pakistani prime minister tells BBC Asia Bibi has not left for Canada
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan told the BBC in an interview published online April 10 that Bibi was still in Pakistan because there was "a little bit of a complication," which he declined to explain. "But I can assure you she is safe, and she will be leaving in weeks,"
Indiana conference gives Catholic women road maps to healing, wholeness
For the second year in a row, nearly 600 women participated in the Northwest Indiana Catholic Women's Conference, organized by the Diocese of Gary.
Uganda bans alcohol sales around martyrs shrine
The decision was made after the discovery that many people who celebrate the feast of the Uganda Martyrs each June 3 ended up spending much of their time in bars and at the pork kiosks surrounding the shrine.
Jacki Delaney becomes first woman to lead Malvern Retreat House
The board of directors of the century-old retreat center elected Delaney as chair on April 3. She brings a long history of volunteer and philanthropic efforts to her position.
Volunteer crew prepares oils to be blessed at chrism Mass in Indianapolis
Every celebration of baptism, confirmation, the anointing of the sick, priestly ordination, and church or altar dedication in the archdiocese in the coming year will involve oils blessed at this Mass.
Bishop Duca celebrates special Way of Cross to ‘heal this wound’ of abuse
Bishop Michael G. Duca celebrated a special Way of the Cross for reparation for the sin of sexual abuse within the church April 5 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, offering grace to survivors and asking the church to accompany them on their journey of healing.