Rome Diocese opens sainthood process for young Italian mother
ROME (CNS) — 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.
Pope accepts Cardinal McCarrick’s resignation as cardinal
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, and has ordered him to maintain “a life of prayer and penance” until a canonical trial examines accusations that he sexually abused minors.
Many urge more accountability by church after abuse revelations
"We can — and I am confident that we will — strengthen the rules and regulations and sanctions against any trying to fly under the radar or to 'get away with' such evil and destructive behaviors," said Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, New York, in a July 27 letter to clergy in his diocese.
Pope revises Catechism to say death penalty is ‘inadmissible’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Building on the development of Catholic Church teaching against capital punishment, Pope Francis has ordered a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to assert “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person” and to commit the Church to working toward its abolition worldwide.
40 Days for Life activists challenged to heal, rather than fight culture at national...
Praying in front of an abortion center around the clock for 40 days straight might seem a daunting endeavor, but pro-life leaders from around the world organize the vigils twice each year.
Bishops ‘shamed’ by ‘sins, omissions’ of priests, bishops leading to abuse
The prelates' joint statement was issued in response to the release the same day of a grand jury report based on a months-long investigation into sexual abuse claims in six Pennsylvania dioceses.
USCCB President explains plan to address ‘moral catastrophe’ of abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Aug. 16 announced three key goals and a comprehensive plan to address the “moral catastrophe” of the new abuse scandal hitting the U.S. Church.
Pope: Abuse victims’ outcry more powerful than efforts to silence them
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “No effort must be spared” to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and “to prevent the possibility of their being covered up,” Pope Francis said in a letter addressed “to the people of God.”
Louisiana university to be a hub for causes of African-American Catholics
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana, announced July 31 that the university and its Institute for Black Catholic Studies will become the new hub for the advancement of sainthood causes of African-American Catholics.
Former presidential candidate John McCain, who represented Arizona for 35 years, dies at 81
U.S. Senator John McCain from Arizona passed away earlier today, Aug. 25. The former 2008 Republican presidential nominee represented Arizona in the U.S. Senate since 1987.
