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In the U.S., a sobering mood after news of McCarrick’s laicization
Even though the Vatican stripping McCarrick of his clerical status Feb. 16 was expected, the news cast a somber mood over those faith communities already grappling with what had happened while he was among them in the past.
DiNardo: Action on McCarrick ‘clear signal’ church will not tolerate abuse
"No bishop, no matter how influential, is above the law of the church," said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston Feb. 16 after former Cardinal Theodore had been removed from the priesthood Feb. 16. "For all those McCarrick abused, I pray this judgment will be one small step, among many, toward healing."
Catholic bishops, groups speak against president’s national emergency
Catholic bishops near the U.S.-Mexico border, joined by other U.S. prelates, voiced opposition just after President Donald Trump's Feb. 15 declaration of a national emergency so he can order construction of a barrier along parts of the border between the two countries.
Timeline of McCarrick’s priesthood, ministry
See key events in the life of Theodore E. McCarrick, beginning with his ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of New York more than 60 years ago and ending with his Feb. 26 removal from the priesthood.
McCarrick found guilty of abuse, removed from priesthood
Pope Francis has confirmed the removal from the priesthood of Theodore E. McCarrick, the 88-year-old former cardinal and archbishop of Washington. The Vatican said he was guilty of abusing a 16-year-old boy in 1971 in New York, and of "solicitation in the sacrament of confession."
Catholic organizations scrutinize what works best in fighting poverty
Despite the latest federal estimate that the number of Americans in poverty is now below 40 million for the first time in a long time -- the actual figure is 39.7 million -- that still means one of every eight Americans is poor.
Religious rights group deplores ‘anti-Christian hostility’ in France
A church-backed religious rights organization has warned of growing "anti-Christian hostility" in France, identifying a spate of assaults on churches and Christian monuments.
Welcome Christ present in migrants and refugees, pope urges
Even if Christians struggle to recognize him with his "torn clothes (and) dirty feet," Jesus is present in the migrants and refugees who seek safety and a dignified life in a new land, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Charities expects healthy housing to ease chronic homelessness
Catholic Charities USA is partnering with five diocesan Catholic Charities agencies, local hospitals, housing developers and funders in a plan aiming to reduce chronic homelessness 20 percent by 2024.
French police investigate sexual assault claim against Vatican nuncio
The French newspaper, Le Monde, reported that the diplomat was suspected of having sexually molested a young male employee at the Paris city hall Jan. 17.