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Brazilian bishop accused of theft, covering up abuse resigns
Bishop Vilson Dias de Oliveira, 60, is being investigated by authorities for extortion of priests, mismanagement of the diocese's funds and covering up alleged cases of abuse against minors by area priests. His resignation was announced May 17.
Officials say Vatican must continue to monitor financial activity
Any time money changes hands, there is a potential for financial misconduct, but the leaders of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority said the Holy See has made enormous strides in reducing its risks.
El Salvador lays to rest another priest presumably killed by gangs
Father Cecilio Perez Cruz, 35, was found dead in his home May 18 with a note that said he had not paid "rent," a gang euphemism for extortion money. He had denounced environmental problems in the area.
Former Jerusalem patriarch: Time to move away from war
Seemingly addressing U.S. President Donald Trump, Archbishop Sabbah said since the president says he believes in the Bible, he should read it and pay attention to what is written there about peace.
Pope asks Italian bishops finally to implement tribunal reforms
Pope Francis told the bishops of Italy that he was disappointed that so many of their dioceses had yet to implement the reforms he ordered to make the marriage annulment process quicker, more pastoral and less expensive.
Indian Jesuit accused of rape says he will appeal
Father Aind was convicted for conspiracy and not reporting the crime of which he allegedly had full knowledge. But Father Xalxo said the Jesuit, who is now in jail, had been "framed" for political reasons.
Montreal archbishop, religious leaders oppose Quebec’s secularism bill
The Quebec government hopes the bill will end the debate about how religion should be handled in the public sphere by preventing many public servants, like judges, police officers, and public-school teachers, from wearing any religious symbol.
Limiting Muslim immigration is patriotic, U.S. cardinal says
At a Rome pro-life conference, Cardinal Raymond Burke said it was "responsible" for Christian nations to "resist large-scale Muslim immigration." A Dutch cardinal said those who experience gender dysphoria should be offered psychotherapy, not surgery.
Two young men shot dead outside Mass in Mexico
It was the latest atrocity in a steady string of mass slayings, which have highlighted a surge in the country's already shockingly high homicide rate.
Loving like Jesus loves leads to dialogue, fraternity, pope says
Pope Francis asked the thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the noon prayer to ask themselves if they are able to love their enemies and forgive those who have wronged them.