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Opus Dei settles sexual misconduct claim against prominent U.S. priest
Opus Dei, a well-known international Catholic organization, paid $977,000 to settle a sexual misconduct claim in 2005 against a one-time high-profile priest in the nation's capital.
Camino walk helps young man find path that leads him, others to Christ
Shea McMahon's journey of faith has led him on some incredible adventures, including walking the Camino in France and Spain, and living in England trying to help college students embrace a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Maryknoll brother who ministered to alcoholics in Japan, dies at 91
Philadelphia native Brother Harold Horne entered religious life in 1954 after serving in World War II. He would go on to serve the outcasts of society in Kyoto and Taiwan, especially drug addicts and alcoholics.
Indonesian archbishop urges Catholics to ditch use of plastic bags
Months after Indonesia's military was summoned to unclog Jakarta Bay, Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo joined a chorus of disapproval of the nation's growing plastic waste problem by calling parishioners to action.
St. Gabriel’s at-risk youth shine in solar car project
Working with the local electricity firm PJM, students at St. Gabriel's Hall harnessed the energy of light, and the power of teamwork, to develop their engineering and project management skills.
Foundation help families afford to choose Catholic schools
The Foundation for Catholic Education plans to distribute $2.4 million this year in tuition aid to Catholic schools. It leverages Pennsylvania programs in which taxpayers can donate and get a tax rebate.
Young adults embrace opportunity to deepen their faith at SEEK2019
Attendees were pleased to share their faith and return to their daily lives with a renewed sense of inspiration and awe in God.
Christians concerned about religious freedom if Turkey enters Syria
Christians in Syria's northeast are expressing concern for the future of religious minorities and Kurds in that region should the U.S. give Turkey the "green light" to take over the fight against Islamic State.
Life is a gift not meant to be possessed, manipulated, pope says
Generously caring for the sick and the marginalized is the best way to combat a culture of waste and indifference that seeks to control and manipulate life, Pope Francis said.
As U.S. bishops meet, Vatican may be deciding fate of former cardinal
The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported Jan. 5 that a decision on whether to laicize former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick could come as soon as mid-January because Vatican officials don't want the decision to overshadow a gathering the pope has called for.