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Supreme Court offers possible ground for historic memorial cross to stay
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed to lean toward preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Maryland Feb. 27 without making overall clarifications about the constitutionality of religious symbols on public property.
St. Thomas More celebrates patron, jubilee with movie night
Members of the Pottstown parish, now celebrating its 50th jubilee, gathered for a Feb. 10 screening of "A Man for All Seasons," the classic film retelling of the martyr's life.
Border bishops say real emergency is how to take care of migrants
All the rhetoric that has been building up about how bad the 'other' people are has built up to this national emergency, which is a lie," Archbishop Garcia-Siller said.
Rule requiring ‘clear separation’ of Title X funds from abortion applauded
The U.S. bishops' pro-life committee chairman Feb. 27 praised the Trump administration for finalizing its "Protect Life Rule" to prevent funds appropriated under the Title X Family Planning Program from being used in services that include abortion as a method of family planning or that make abortion referrals.
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Renew introduces small-group series to deal with clergy abuse crisis
Titled "Healing Our Church," it offers reflections, Scripture passages, questions to participants to ponder and statements from abuse victims.
Vatican embassy confirms complaint of sexual misconduct against ex-nuncio
The apostolic nunciature in Ottawa, Ontario, confirmed Feb. 26 that it received a first complaint of sexual misconduct concerning Archbishop Luigi Ventura, the Vatican's ambassador to Canada from 2001 to 2009.
‘The desert speaks’: Faith communities gather at U.S.-Mexico border
Bishop Seitz said, "The desert speaks, because on this land has fallen the blood of many who are trying to pass to find a dignified life, and we can hear the shouts of land telling us that our policies have consequences."
Vincentians launch 170th anniversary in Philadelphia with interactive art event
The order will team up with the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal to kick off a year-long celebration beginning February 28, when artist William Butler and dozens of area residents will create a mural highlighting the rich history of the Vincentians in the city.
The summit and Sodalitium: Survivor sees glimmers of hope
Pedro Salinas remains skeptical of a Catholic movement's attempts at reform in the wake of the abuse crisis. But after speaking at the recent summit in Rome, he has hope that church leaders are listening to victims.