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Cardinal Farrell expresses shock over Cardinal McCarrick abuse case
The head of the Vatican office for laity and family said he "never heard any of this before in the six years" that he served as a bishop under the retired Washington archbishop, who is accused of sexual harassment.
Cardinal Tagle tearily laments killing of innocents in Philippines
More than 23,000 killings, linked to the government's crackdown on drugs, have been reported in the past two years since Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office. Church leaders are condemning his record.
Amid hardships, Syriac Catholic young people attest to their faith
Driven by a zeal and strong ties to the roots of their faith, 450 young people from all over the world gathered in Lebanon for the first Syriac Youth International Convention, open to people 18-35.
Glasgow university fires chaplain after pride parade reparation prayers
A priest who offered a rosary and benediction service in reparation for a gay pride parade in Scotland has been fired as a university chaplain. The university's Catholic society called the dismissal "frankly abhorrent."
Rome Diocese opens sainthood process for young Italian mother
The Diocese of Rome formally opened the sainthood process for a young Italian wife and mother who avoided inducing a premature birth and invasive treatment for cancer while she was pregnant.
East African bishops applaud Eritrea, Ethiopia peace process
The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa, known by the acronym AMECEA, said the steps taken by the leaders of both countries "show that Africans have the wisdom to solve their own problems amicably."
Pope calls for respect for migrants amid rising number of deaths at sea
"I make a heartfelt appeal to the international community to act decisively and promptly in order to prevent such tragedies from recurring and to guarantee the safety, respect for the rights and dignity of all," the pope said.
Philippines again orders deportation of Australian nun, who plans appeal
In a 10-page resolution released July 19, the Immigration Bureau found Sister Fox "in violation of the limitations and conditions of her missionary visa" for reportedly joining partisan political activities.
Adoptive parents nervous after raids of Missionaries of Charity homes
Many mothers such question the fate of children already living with adoptive parents, for fear the government will say the process was not followed and their children will be taken away.
After investigation, pope accepts resignation of Honduran bishop
The Vatican made the announcement July 20 without specifying the reasons the 57-year-old Auxiliary Bishop Juan Jose Pineda Fasquelle stepped down. The normal retirement age for bishops is 75.