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Diocese concludes inquiry of French priest’s martyrdom
Father Jacques Hamel was killed July 26, 2016, when two men stormed a church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen while he celebrated Mass.
Don’t waste time talking to the devil, pope says at Angelus
When responding to the devil's temptations during his 40 days in the desert, Jesus "does not enter into dialogue, but responds to the three challenges only with the Word of God," the pope told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square.
New York court rules prelate’s remains should be transferred to Peoria
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria announced "with great joy" March 5 that the New York State Supreme Court's Appellate Division ruled 5-0 that the remains of Archbishop Fulton Sheen should be transferred from New York to the Peoria Diocese.
Maryland House approves bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide
The bill, which passed with a 74-66 vote, would allow adults with six or less months to live to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs if a doctor has verified that the person requesting the drugs has the capacity to make the decision for himself or herself.
New location found for migrant respite center in Brownsville Diocese
McAllen city commissioners had voted Feb. 11 to give the center 90 days to vacate the building it was using to provide temporary shelter for immigrants who cross from Mexico into the United States but who have been released by federal authorities.
Abuse summit results in recommendations for diocesan best practices
The Leadership Roundtable was officially formed in 2005 by lay, religious and ordained leaders to help the church address the abuse crisis and promote best practices and accountability in all areas.
North Carolina bills would widen ability to investigate child sex abuse
The proposals, labeled the Sexual Assault Fast reporting and Enforcement Child Act, or SAFE Child Act, gained early support from a Republican and Democrat lawmakers.
Hunger, brain drain, disruptions: Church working to help Venezuelans
Catholic Church leaders in Venezuela say a peaceful transfer of power from embattled President Nicolas Maduro to a transitional government, probably led by National Assembly president Juan Guaido, is the best hope for the crisis-wracked country.
Group’s immigrant solidarity project ‘not about politics,’ organizers say
On March 4, the "DuPage Solidarity With the Asylum Seekers" project departed from Joliet, Illinois, and began a long trek to the U.S-Mexico border where they planned to deliver supplies to those who had made a much longer and more dangerous journey to get there.
N.Y. bishops push lawmakers to reject legalizing pot
The New York State Catholic Conference warned that the legislature was rushing to approve recreational marijuana use. "Government should not be encouraging destructive behavior to raise revenue," the conference said.