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Pope accepts Cardinal McCarrick’s resignation as cardinal
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick and has ordered him to maintain "a life of prayer and penance" until a canonical trial examines accusations that he sexually abused minors.
Jailed Vietnamese Catholic activist ends two-week hunger strike
A prominent Catholic blogger is serving a 10-year sentence for criticizing Vietnam's human rights abuses and corruption. She wrote about the environment, public health, corrections and torture.
Cardinal Ouellet reminds Canada to be mindful of migrants, refugees
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and former archbishop of Quebec City, delivered a strong message July 26 in his native French language when he addressed the issue of refugees at the Basilica of Ste.-Anne-de-Beaupre.
World needs leaders who are just, compassionate, merciful, pope says
The world needs leaders who can "put into practice a more just way for all of us to live in this world as sharers in a common destiny," Pope Francis said.
Philippine clergy, advocates say human rights dying under Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned the public during his third State of the Nation address July 23 that his two-year war on drugs would become even "more chilling" in the coming days.
Quebec’s youngest bishop wants to bring fire of God’s love to the world
Auxiliary Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay of Trois-Rivieres now is Quebec's youngest bishop and probably the geekiest.
Chaldean synod to address church’s future in Iraq, among diaspora
The upcoming synod for the Iraqi Chaldean Catholic Church in Baghdad in August is expected to discuss issues vital for the church's future both in Iraq and among its diaspora community.
Winds of change in Ireland: Dublin events focus on today’s families
The last time a pope visited Ireland, the Constitution prohibited divorce, gay marriages were unthinkable, abortion was illegal and abuse at the hands of nuns and priests was secret. Pope Francis will visit next month.
‘Bishop of the Wheelchair’ seen as a good shepherd for ex-Khmer Rouge
Within weeks of the collapse of the final remnants of the Khmer Rouge in late 1998, Jesuit Father Enrique Figaredo visited some of the movement's last-standing cadres after hearing they needed assistance.
Chilean cardinal called to testify for suspected abuse cover-up
A Chilean prosecutor issued a subpoena to Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati of Santiago about his role in the alleged cover-up of sexual abuse by priests. The cardinal was taken to task by a prominent retired bishop.