Catholic News Service
September 24, 2018
Pope Francis signs working agreement with China on naming bishops
VILNIUS, Lithuania – For the first time in decades, all of the Catholic bishops in China are in full communion with the Pope, the Vatican announced.
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International
September 21, 2018
'Unbroken' sequel puts faith at the centre
SAN DIEGO – Almost four years ago, Louis Zamperini’s life story received its first big-screen treatment.
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Arts News
September 21, 2018
'Leave no stone unturned,' Cardinal Dolan tells abuse investigator in N.Y. archdiocese
NEW YORK – The Archbishop of New York has announced the appointment of an archdiocesan special counsel, who will be tasked with an independent review of protocols for responding to allegations of sexual abuse.
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International
September 21, 2018
Those exploiting foreigners for profit will pay on Judgment Day, Pope says
VATICAN – No one can remain indifferent to the way minority groups are increasingly the object of so much fear, scorn and hatred, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
September 21, 2018
Pope accepts resignation of two more Chilean bishops in wake of abuse crisis
VATICAN – Pope Francis accepted the resignations of two more Chilean bishops, bringing to seven the number of bishops who have stepped down since June in response to the clerical sexual abuse scandal in their country.
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International
September 20, 2018
Class-action lawsuit filed against eight Pennsylvania dioceses for abuse cover-up
PITTSBURGH – A class-action lawsuit was filed Sept. 17 against eight Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania demanding the dioceses provide proof that they submitted the names of all suspected predators.
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International
WARSAW, Poland – The Polish archbishop tasked with overseeing Bosnia-Herzegovina's Medjugorje shrine has outlined plans for expansion, including more Masses in different languages and facilities for young pilgrims who flock to the site of the alleged Marian apparitions.
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International
September 20, 2018
In letters to Cardinal Brandmuller, pope emeritus defends his retirement
VATICAN – Retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his displeasure with the way a German cardinal publicly criticized his stepping down as pontiff, and he defended taking the title "pope emeritus."
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International
September 20, 2018
Some cry 'scandal' to cover their own faults, Pope says at Mass
VATICAN – While God's holy church is made up of sinners, it also has its share of hypocrites who love to cry "scandal" to point out the failings of others and make themselves appear pure, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.
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Reflections
September 20, 2018
U.S. bishops plan third-party abuse reporting system, code of conduct
WASHINGTON – Pledging to "heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us," the U.S. bishops' Administrative Committee Sept. 19 outlined actions to address the abuse crisis, including approving the establishment of a third-party confidential reporting system for claims of any abuse by bishops.
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International