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U.S. cardinal welcomes opening of Vatican documents on Pope Pius XII
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, co-chair of the U.S. bishops' dialogue with the National Council of Synagogues, said March 12 he welcomed Pope Francis' recent announcement on opening of the Vatican Archives from the wartime pontificate.
Utah teacher apologizes for telling boy to wash off cross of ashes
On Ash Wednesday a fourth-grade student at a school in Bountiful, Utah, was told by his teacher to remove the ash cross he had received at church that morning. "I had no idea it was a religious symbol," the teacher said.
Music, faith intertwined for retired violinist now in ministry as deacon
Violinist David Bartolowits played with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for 35 years then became the director of catechesis at St. John the Evangelist Parish in 2017 and was ordained a deacon for the Indianapolis Archdiocese that same year.
CRS, humanitarian agencies urge Congress to protect international aid
A senior Catholic Relief Services official called for at least $60 billion in foreign humanitarian and development aid in fiscal year 2020 spending during testimony March 12 to the House Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs.
Arkansas Senate passes bill to ban abortion after 18th week of pregnancy
The measure, approved in a 28-6 vote, does include exceptions in medical emergencies to save the life of the mother and in cases of rape or incest.
Minnesota priests gather to listen, reflect on church’s sex abuse crisis
About 80 priests listened to presentations from a clergy abuse survivor and his mother. Both shared how the experience affected their Catholic faith and suggested ways priests can better help other survivors.
In Philippines, 3 outspoken priests say they’ve received death threats
Known for being outspoken against a wave of drug-related killings, Jesuit Father Albert Alejo, Divine Word Father Flavie Villanueva and Father Robert Reyes told a hastily organized media briefing March 11 that they fear for their lives.
‘Scourge of abuse, internal attacks’ mark pope’s sixth year in office
The editorial director of the Dicastery for Communication offered a quick review of the pope's past year, focusing particularly on his plea for Catholics to pray the rosary in October, asking for protection of the church from attacks by the devil.
Indian congregation joyfully awaits its founder’s canonization
Pope Francis recognized a second miracle Feb. 12, clearing the way for the canonization of Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, popularly known as the "patroness of families."
Lisa Thomas-Laury to leads talk on opioid addiction
The longtime 6ABC News reporter will host a conversation on opioids and how their abuse affects everyone's lives on Wednesday, May 1 at St. Bede Church, Holland.