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Catholic University students call for dean ouster over Kavanaugh tweets
UPDATED - Some at The Catholic University of America are calling for the resignation of the dean of its National Catholic School of Social Service following a series of tweets he wrote criticizing women who accused embattled Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
U.S. church urged to fight racism with same zeal waged for pro-life cause
The Catholic Church in the United States has a strong pro-life identity and is well-known for being passionately against abortion. But the nation's Catholic community overall does not show the same determination to stamp out racism in society, said Bishop Shelton J. Fabre.
Cranaleith celebrates 20 years of transformation and healing
The retreat and conference center, operated by the Sister of Mercy, marked its second decade by honoring several nonprofit leaders for their service.
Synod aims to help young Catholics and renew the church, cardinal says
Even before it begins on Oct. 3, the synod is seeing controversy as the cardinal leader of the global meeting of bishops disputed critiques of Archbishop Chaput, without naming him, in a press conference Oct. 1.
Women must fight clericalism to heal church, Vatican publication says
In response to current scandals, clericalism and the need for reform, Catholic women must take the initiative and make their voices be heard, according to a series of articles in a Vatican magazine.
Next Encuentro phase is action by parishes, dioceses on ideas, priorities
Nearly 3,000 Hispanic ministry leaders have gone back to their parishes and dioceses to share the ideas and fruits of the conversations that took place at the Fifth National Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas.
Hearing examines China’s policy on religion, new agreement with Vatican
Debate continues about whether the Vatican's provisional agreement with China will improve relations between the Chinese state and members of religious groups, which have had a long history of conflict.
Catholic aid agencies respond after quake, tsunami in Indonesia
UPDATED - Catholic aid agencies were among those working to assess the needs and get relief to the island of Sulawesi after an earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,400 people dead.
Church’s problems are caused by its own members, pope says
The pope spoke about the scandal and the priesthood with 100 priests and friends from the Diocese of Creteil, France, who were making a pilgrimage to Rome.
Love can make darkness of euthanasia disappear, pope says
Caring for the sick, especially those near death, cannot be reduced simply to giving them medicine, but must include providing healing and comfort that gives their lives value and meaning, Pope Francis said.