Irish cardinal defends role in 1975 abuse inquiry, says he won’t resign
DUBLIN (CNS) -- The primate of All Ireland has said he will not resign despite criticism of his role in a 1975 canonical inquiry...
LCWR board comments on meeting with Archbishop Sartain
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ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle "listened carefully" to the concerns and feelings of board members of the...
Church leaders tell eucharistic pilgrims Ireland is on path to renewal
DUBLIN (CNS) -- The church in Ireland is on the path to renewal, church leaders told pilgrims at the opening Mass of the 50th...
Bishop says Israel, Hamas must make tough decisions to end violence
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- The Israeli government and leaders of Hamas must make courageous decisions to end the violence that has once again forced residents of Southern Israel into their bomb shelters and residents of the Gaza Strip into their homes, said Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem.
Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness
From the moment he was elected pope at the age of 78 in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI has kept a schedule that appeared light compared to that of Blessed John Paul II, but busy for a man who had wanted to retire to study, write and pray when he turned 75.
Poll shows Americans frustrated with harsh tone in political campaigns
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) -- Nearly eight in 10 Americans say they are "frustrated with the tone in politics today," and nearly...
Text of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation announcement
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here is the Vatican's English translation of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation remarks, delivered in Latin, during an ordinary public consistory to approve the canonization of new saints Feb. 11.
Don’t take a vacation from protecting the environment, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Going on vacation must not be an occasion to relax one's commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment, the...
Vatican pledges to restore trust, transparency in search for truth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican said it is committed to restoring a sense of trust and transparency as it seeks the truth behind...
For Olympic swimmer, ‘sense of humility’ key to all her accomplishments
NEW YORK (CNS) — When she qualified for the Olympic Games in June, swimmer Lia Neal, a rising senior at the Convent of the...
