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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. […]
Articles by Daniel Payne
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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. […]
The Dispatch
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. […]
The Dispatch
‘Historic occasion’: Pope Leo XIV meets with same-sex attraction ministry Courage International
“We talked about the importance of chastity, how it heals and strengthens and restores the person,” said Courage International Executive Director Father Brian Gannon. […]
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U.S. government reminds public schools to allow prayer
Public schools in the United States are required by the U.S. Constitution to allow students and staff to pray, the government said this week. […]
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Experts warn that organ donation could help drive high assisted suicide rates in Canada
The North American country is known for being a global leader in suicide deaths. […]