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Latest Catholic Mass translation not popular among U.S. clergy
By David Gibson, Religion News ServiceA new translation of the Mass has been used in North America's Catholic parishes for less than three years, but there are signs that the language — often criticized as stilted and awkward — could be in for another edit.
Cardinal Emmanuel-Karim Delly, retired Chaldean patriarch, dies at 86
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Pope Francis praised the dedication of the retired patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Emmanuel-Karim Delly, 86, who died April 8 in a hospital in San Diego, according to the California-based Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle.
Canadian nun kidnapped in Cameroon
By Catholic Register StaffA Canadian nun and two Italian priests abducted April 4 in Cameroon remain unaccounted for.
Atlanta archbishop will sell new residence at center of controversy
ByATLANTA - Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory announced April 5 that he will vacate the archbishop's residence in early May and move into another available archdiocesan property.
On 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide, Pope urges reconciliation
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Just days before Rwanda was to begin a weeklong period of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of its genocide, Pope Francis urged the country's bishops to be resolute in continuing the work of healing and reconciliation.
Pope Francis confirms continuing existence of Vatican bank
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, accepting the recommendations of his international Council of Cardinals and other advisory groups, has decided the Vatican bank will continue to exist and has approved a plan to increase its transparency and accountability.
Jesuit, who used YouTube to appeal for help for Homs, reportedly killed
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceROME - A 75-year-old Dutch Jesuit who refused to leave wartorn Syria, instead staying in Homs to help the poor and homeless, was beaten by armed men and killed with two bullets to the head, according to an e-mail sent by the Jesuits' Middle East province to the Jesuit headquarters in Rome.
Ukraine revolution ‘spiritual,’ pitting good against evil
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian-born superior of the Jesuits in Ukraine is in Brussels to make the case for Ukraine’s revolution — a revolution rooted in Christian, European and democratic ideals, he argues.
Chilean Caritas crews ready to respond after quake
BySANTIAGO, Chile - A spokeswoman for Caritas Chile said crews were ready to respond to a massive earthquake in the northern part of the country, but the situation and damage remained uncertain.
HHS barred from enforcing mandate on Catholic entities in Georgia
By Nichole Golden, Catholic News ServiceATLANTA - U.S. District Court Judge William Duffey Jr. has ruled that two organizations affiliated with the Atlanta Archdiocese — Catholic Charities Atlanta and Catholic Education of North Georgia Inc. — cannot be forced to comply with the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate.
From Beacon Hill to ‘Bishop Bling,’ clergy housing faces new scrutiny
By David Gibson, Religion News ServiceBye-bye, “Bishop Bling.” So long, “Pastor Perks.” The so-called “Francis effect” may be real, at least when it comes to clerical housing, and could be coming to a church near you.