Abuse allegations down, but challenges remain, say US bishops in report
byBy Gina Christian Abuse allegations against Catholic clergy and religious in the U.S. declined last year, but challenges remain regarding protecting vulnerable adults and…
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Catholic universities must engage with AI’s development, cardinal says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Catholic universities must not recoil from the daunting risks of artificial intelligence but become proactively involved in its…
Suspect arrested in shooting death of high school teacher on Catholic University campus
byBy Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON — A 22-year-old Washington man has been arrested for the July 5 shooting and killing on the campus of The…
Annual Father Augustus Tolton procession to be joined by National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
byBy Maria Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. — An annual procession to Father Augustus Tolton’s gravesite in Illinois will be joined next year by pilgrims…
Latin patriarch condemns Israeli assault on Palestinians, urges dialogue to prevent future attacks
byBy Judith Sudilovsky Cardinal-designate Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed the need to respect and protect the life and dignity of Palestinians during…
Global synod’s first-ever discussion of ‘LGBTQ+ people’ raises important pastoral questions
byBy Kimberley Heatherington Those who minister to, or are part of, the community of people who identify as LGBTQ+ have observed a noted shift…
Northern Virginia diocese rolls out new paid family leave policy
byBy Kate Scanlon A new paid family leave policy in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, will help support families, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of…
US bishops praise expansion of family reunification processes for migrants
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops July 10 praised a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that it would…
Pope names 21 cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Prevost
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the…
Look to God with childlike wonder, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Only by shedding feelings of personal greatness and regaining a sense of wonder in God’s love can people…