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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.
Archdiocese offers hope and help for addiction recovery
Two leaders of archdiocesan ministries have launched new websites that provide practical and spiritual guidance for those struggling with substance abuse. Healing is possible by the grace of God, and through several local initiatives.
Vatican cardinal talks about guidelines for priests who father children
When the Vatican Congregation for Clergy developed guidelines a decade ago for handling cases of priests who father children, the first objective was to make it easier for those men to leave the priesthood to care for their children and be real dads, said Cardinal Beniamino Stella.
‘Evil’s days are numbered,’ pope says at audience
The holiness of God is a power that is constantly expanding and will defeat all evil once and for all, Pope Francis said.
Death penalty a ‘grave’ violation of human right to life, pope says
The death penalty is a cruel violation of the basic right to life and robs people of the chance to repent and make amends for the crimes they have committed, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal: Amazon synod to focus on climate change, not married priests
The issue of married priests is something for the universal Catholic Church to discuss and is not the focus of the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, said Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto Jimeno of Huancayo.
Young Adults: Praise & Worship Holy Hour
Come and praise Our Lord at Eucharistic Adoration in Philadelphia's Miraculous Medal Shrine, followed by refreshments and a fellowship gathering in the Lower Shrine.