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Archbishop Ganswein says abuse crisis is Church’s 9/11
ROME (CNS) — The concern of now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and the promises made by the majority of Church leaders were not able to stop the evil of clerical sexual […]
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Jimmy Carter joins volunteer groups at Habitat for Humanity event
By Catherine M. Odell SOUTH BEND (CNS) — Although stormy skies often interrupted the hammering and sent volunteers ducking for tents, a Habitat for Humanity event in Indiana pulled together […]
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Clear response to abuse crisis is urgently needed, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Responding quickly and appropriately to the problem of abuse must be a priority for the Catholic Church, said Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, president of the Vatican’s […]
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Cardinal Wuerl addresses church’s ‘pain, confusion and disillusionment’
By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Addressing the clergy abuse crisis in the church will require “wider lay engagement, more realized accountability and evident transparency,” said Washington Cardinal Donald W. […]
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News Briefs: September 2, 2018
Faith strengthens marriage, makes love grow, pope says DUBLIN (CNS) — God wants every person to love and be loved, creating a family or community where love is nurtured and […]
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Byzantine bishop calls attack on Indiana priest ‘reprehensible’
By Laura Ieraci MERRILLVILLE (CNS) — The priest who was attacked by an unknown assailant in the sacristy of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Parish in Merrillville Aug. 20 was admitted […]
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News Briefs: August 19, 2018
Knights’ donations, volunteer hours and members keep growing, CEO says BALTIMORE (CNS) — In an opening address Aug. 7 at the 136th annual Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention, the organizations’ […]
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Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity
By Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Making Catholic education accessible to everyone has been a mission of the Church in the U.S. for centuries, but keeping it […]
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Cardinal says deacons’ life of action, charity, service models Jesus’ life
By Christine Bordelon NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — While the ministry of the deacon has changed in the Catholic Church’s history, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, said deacons […]
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Deacons’ ministry of presence will be in forefront at upcoming congress
By Peter Finney NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The 18,000 deacons in the United States exercise a ministry of presence, bringing the healing and hope-filled message of Jesus Christ to people […]
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Indiana abortion doctors accused of violating sexual abuse reporting law
Sue Swayze Liebel began the press conference on June 20 with sobering words. “I’m sorry that I have to be here today to deliver this news,” said the vice president […]
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Bishops sought to share journey with migrants, not join political fray
MCALLEN, Texas (CNS) — The journey for many of the new migrants entering the U.S. near the border town of McAllen involves a mix of hardship and blessings. Having made […]