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Need to change hearts, not just books, to improve liturgy, pope says
The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett to speak Feb. 25 at Villanova
Judge Barrett, whose Catholic faith was called into question as a qualification for serving on the federal bench, was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2017. Her lecture will concern the U.S. Constitution.
Pope calls on world leaders to eradicate poverty, hunger
Sustainable development in rural areas is key to making poverty and hunger a thing of the past, Pope Francis said.
Pope meets head of Microsoft to discuss ethics in technology, AI
During the 30-minute meeting in the lobby of the pope's residence, Brad Smith "discussed the topic of artificial intelligence at the service of the common good and activities aimed at bridging the digital divide that still persists at the global level."
Pope reflects on changed attitudes toward liberation theology
Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.
Independent investigator issues report on abuse in Louisville Archdiocese
A report by an independent investigator into the Archdiocese of Louisville's handling of clergy sexual abuse in the course of 80-plus years begins as a story of failure followed by what the report calls "a sea change" in the past 17 years.
Ministry helps couples in rocky marriages listen, talk
Retrouvaille, a Christian marriage program founded by Catholics, opens up communications as a way to share emotions in a positive way. Married couples "have nothing to lose by trying one weekend" to help save their union.
Couple’s program for newlyweds helps them build community, tackle issues
Bridget and David Busacker perceived as a shortage of programs for newlyweds in the Catholic Church. It was a problem they felt called to address.
New Jersey dioceses publish list of priests ‘credibly accused’ of abuse
Dioceses in the state of New Jersey made public Feb. 13 the names of priests whom they said had been "credibly accused" of sexual abuse of minors, and one of the names is former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.
Report finds no evidence of racist statements from Covington students
An investigation into the encounter between Catholic high school students, a Native American leader and another protest group in Washington found the students did not issue "offensive or racist statements."