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Thirty-one years later, ‘vindication’ for murder victims
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The September conviction of a former Salvadoran colonel for the murder of five Spanish Jesuit priests during El Salvador’s civil war is a major step forward on the path to gaining justice and healing old wounds, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny said.
Bishops, in abuse report’s wake, ponder ‘predator’ prevention
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON -- The recently released report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, describing his ascent to highest rungs of the Church, even amid rumours of abuse, reads like a list of the seven deadly sins, a bishop told the U.S. Conference Catholic Bishops’ fall assembly.
Fifth storm in three weeks leaves people trapped in houses in Philippines
By Catholic News ServiceMANILA, Philippines -- Filipinos appealed for help as a fifth tropical storm or typhoon hit their country in a three-week period. These included the strongest typhoon since 2013 and the biggest floods since 2009.
Political dialogue begins with humility
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs U.S. President-elect Joe Biden puts healing front and centre in his plans, he may soon discover that his Jesuit friends got there before him.
Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of 'Jeopardy!' was educated in Catholic schools
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON -- When the death of Alex Trebek -- beloved longtime host of "Jeopardy!" -- was announced, celebrities and fans around the country took to social media to express their grief.
Eta deluges Central America, Mexico, leaving scores dead, thousands homeless
By David Agren, Catholic News ServiceMEXICO CITY -- Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged Central America, claimed at least 50 lives and caused widespread flooding and property damage.
Polish cardinal banned from public ministry over sex abuse
By Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News ServiceWARSAW, Poland -- A retired Polish cardinal has been banned from all public appearances, and ordered to compensate his alleged victims, after being investigated for sexual abuse.
McCarrick report expected next week
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON -- Vatican officials announced Nov. 6 that the Holy See will release Nov. 10 a long-awaited report on the investigation about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.
Pope Francis, Austrian church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks
By Catholic News ServicePope Francis and Austrian church leaders expressed dismay and sorrow after terrorists attack that left at least five dead in central Vienna, and they urged citizens to uphold key values of tolerance and respect.
Syriac patriarch: 'Our martyrs are the torches of faith'
By Doreen Abi Raad, Catholic News ServiceBEIRUT -- Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre by Islamic militants at Our Lady of Deliverance Church in Baghdad, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan reminded the faithful that "our martyrs are the torches of faith that illuminate our paths of life and ignite in us the fire of love toward everyone."
French bishops 'cleanse' Nice basilica after attack
By Catholic News ServiceNICE, France -- French bishops conducted a "penitential rite of reparation" inside a church in which three people were murdered in late October.