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Mexican bishops present five objectives for action on clergy abuse
The plan, presented March 5 in Mexico City, outlines five objectives: Diagnosis, prevention, justice and response, supporting victims and promoting respect for the law.
Many migrants surprised to find long wait to apply for asylum in U.S.
"We didn't really know it would take so long" to apply for asylum, said Rodny Pineda, 27, who fled Honduras with his sister-in-law and niece, 2, after his brother was murdered by gangsters in San Pedro Sula.
Bible Marathon aims to help ‘reignite’ love for God’s word, says priest
For the third year, the Bible will be read publicly from cover to cover without pause in a Louisiana Catholic church by 300 lectors from 121 parishes, along with faith leaders of other denominations.
Lent begins with reminder of all that fades away, pope says
Marked with ashes, Christians set off on a Lenten journey where they strive to leave behind everything that will turn to dust and instead focus on drawing closer to God and God's promise of eternal life, Pope Francis said.
As Cardinal Pell awaits sentence, his appeal is fast-tracked to June
The Victorian Supreme Court has set June 5 and 6 for the bid for an appeal to be heard and any subsequent appeal hearing over which three justices of the Australian state's highest court will preside.
Number of priests declined for first time in decade, Vatican says
The global Catholic population in 2017 remained steady at about 1.3 billion. The number of priests dropped slightly while the number of bishops, permanent deacons, lay missionaries and catechists all increased.
God’s kingdom comes through gentleness, not violence, pope says
Jesus' petition for his father's kingdom to come "is not a threat at all; on the contrary, it is a happy announcement, a message of joy," the pope said March 6 during his weekly general audience.
Don’t dread Lent, but make the best of its 40 days
Learning to welcome this season of repentance can help us to become "living parables of Jesus" who are charged to "connect the Gospel with life as we know it."
Palms to ashes: A few things to know about Ash Wednesday
Rich in history and tradition, the first day of Lent invites the faithful to turn from sin and recommit themselves to God through prayer, fasting and abstinence. Fun fact: Lent actually spans 46 days.
USCCB leaders offer prayers, urge support for tornado victims
UPDATED - The violent storms caused at least 23 deaths and scattered debris across parts of Alabama, Georgia, Florida and parts of South Carolina, knocking out power for more than 10,000 homes.