Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of…
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Survivors’ group, archbishop back journalist sued by Sodalitium members
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A network of clergy abuse survivors has joined calls for an end to lawsuits…
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Love is never indifferent to other’s suffering, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Most Christians would agree it is wrong to hate someone, but it is also wrong…
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Seasoned musician inspires people to sing, raise voices ‘in honor of God’
By Gina Christian Catholic News Service PHILADELPHIA — With the start of the new year, a seasoned Philadelphia musician is taking on a new…
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Iowa priest-photographer surprised by appeal of viral cattle cross image
By Dan Russo Catholic News Service BANKSTON, Iowa — It wasn’t a miracle, but the scene that unfolded on Dan and Judy Gotto’s farm…
Read MoreBishops require mail balloting to OK assessment increase for 2021
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops, nearly two months after the issue was presented to them at their fall…
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Flu factor: Dioceses take steps to prevent virus from spreading
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The flu season is here and dioceses across the country are taking precautions to avoid spreading…
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Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming…
Read MoreEvolving door: New Year may bring new opportunities for women at Vatican
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened 2020 with a strong call to acknowledge the dignity of women, end…
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Puerto Rico reels under successive earthquakes; Catholic church damaged
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — At least one person has died and one Catholic Church was destroyed by the latest of…
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