Diocese responds law firm’s to planned press conference on clergy sex abuse
The Diocese of Phoenix released a statement upon hearing of a scheduled press conference being held in Downtown Phoenix today where a law firm known for litigating clergy sexual abuse cases around the country will announce the names, histories and photographs of 109 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the diocese.
Pope, Church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis decried the “barbaric attack” on concertgoers in Manchester, adding his voice to Catholic leaders dismayed at what British officials said was the deadliest case of terrorism since 2005.
Segundo Congreso de Jóvenes Católicos el 11 y 12 de junio
Continúan los preparativos para la realización del “Youth Catholic Congreso 2016” (Congreso de Jóvenes Católicos), que tendrá lugar el 11 y 12.
Churches no longer excluded from FEMA disaster aid
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is revising its policies to no longer exclude houses of worship from applying for federal aid to recover from damages caused by natural disasters.
Catholics gather on Hill to pray lawmakers will protect the Dreamers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A group of priests, religious, young immigrants and their supporters gathered outside of the U.S. Capitol Feb. 6 to pray for the Dreamers, whose lives are in limbo, and for the legislators who have the power to change their situation.
Tiny house project fosters culture of service, helps someone in need
Students asked about moving a computer lesson on wiring a micro-house to a real one. They built the entire structure instead.
Vocations in Ireland have dwindled due to abuse scandal, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the faith of Catholics in Ireland is strong, the scandal of abuse and cover-up by Church leaders has caused a decline in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, Pope Francis said.
U.S. bishops tell pope abuse scandal ‘lacerated’ the Church
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the Church in the United States has been “lacerated by the evil of sexual abuse.”
Trump administration announces steps to enforce federal conscience law
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Trump administration announced Jan. 24 it is taking steps to enforce the Weldon Amendment, a federal law that prohibits discrimination by states against health insurance plans that do not cover abortion.
Pope to religious: Your hearts must be open 24-7
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Lift up your eyes from your smartphones and see your brothers and sisters, those who share your journey of faith and those who are longing for the Word of life, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women.
