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Church reconstruction in Haiti continues after election violence lull
The confrontations forced construction managers to suspend the work at several sites around the capital of Port-au-Prince as Haitian officials dealt with a vacant presidency and settled on April 24 as a new date for the twice-delayed national election.
Australian cardinal promises help for abuse victims
Admitting that church leadership "made enormous mistakes" in confronting suspected and known sexual abuse against minors, Cardinal George Pell met with victims after testifying in an abuse case.
President of Mount St. Mary’s University resigns amid ongoing criticism
Newman faced mounting criticism over language he used to describe struggling freshmen and for the way he handled the fallout.
Cardinal says he reported complaints, but did not know of sex abuse
For a third consecutive day, a top Vatican official gave testimony to an Australian commission about what he knew of the church's reassignment of abusive priests.
Georgetown forum ponders rise of anti-Semitism, fate of Europe’s Jews
Anti-Semitic attacks are on the rise in their intensity, and some governments seem either unwilling or unable to protect their nation's Jews, some panelists said at the forum, "Understanding Contemporary European Anti-Semitism."
Pope tells corrupt benefactors that church doesn’t need ‘dirty money’
Speaking out against exploitation and unfair wages, Pope Francis told donors not to give money to the church if their earnings came from mistreating people. "Take your check back and burn it," he said.
Parish initiative aims to help permanent residents become U.S. citizens
According to statistics from the Department of Homeland Security, there are currently an estimated 2.4 million men and woman eligible for naturalization in California.
Saints and Spies: Pope Pius XII’s secret war against Hitler
Pope Pius XII, who some critics say remained silent during the Holocaust, played a pivotal role in coordinating covert spy operations and efforts to take down Adolf Hitler, a U.S. author said.
Cardinal: Bishop committed ‘gross deception’ about Australian pedophile
Australian Cardinal George Pell testified to a civil commission that years ago, he was lied to by his diocesan bishop and did not know about the string of sexual abuse cases by another diocesan priest.
Philippine nun: DiCaprio’s speech reflects churches’ concern on resources
The Hollywood actor said climate change "is real" and blasted what he called the "politics of greed" in his speech accepting his first Oscar.