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Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas cardinal as administrator of Amarillo until new bishop chosen
The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Amarillo Bishop Patrick Zurek, who has reached retirement age. […]
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On Valentine’s Day, Boston Archdiocese welcomes marriages into Church with convalidation ceremony
The archdiocese has seen growing interest in the ceremony for several years. […]
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Amid criticism by bishops, Notre Dame says pro-abortion professor ‘well prepared’ to lead institute
Multiple U.S. bishops have criticized the school’s decision and urged it to rescind the appointment. […]
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Amid criticism by bishops, Notre Dame says pro-abortion professor ‘well prepared’ to lead institute
Multiple U.S. bishops have criticized the school’s decision and urged it to rescind the appointment. […]
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Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty
The archbishop called for prayers for both the family of the killer’s victims and the killer himself. […]
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Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to professor’s appointment at Notre Dame
Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. […]
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Mississippi diocese advances canonization cause of Sister Thea Bowman
The religious sister worked to advance the U.S. Church’s ministry toward Black Americans. […]
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California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement
The Franciscan Friars of California announced a bankruptcy filing in 2024 “to address 94 child sexual abuse claims.” […]
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Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong national security trial
The human rights advocate has been convicted and sentenced multiple times since 2020. […]
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Denver’s incoming archbishop vows to listen to God’s will ‘and then go do it’
The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Holy See announced on Feb. 7. […]