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Pope says revision of canon law section on crime, penalties is necessary
The 12-year process of updating the Code of Canon Law section dealing with crimes and penalties was necessary “to make it more organic and responsive to new situations and problems,” Pope Francis said.
Wage theft: An underreported crime
A rising tide lifts all boats, according to the popular economic adage.
One year after abuse summit, Church reviews progress, additional needs
Since Pope Francis convened a historic summit at the Vatican one year ago to address clergy sex abuse and accountability, much has been done, but advocates say more is needed.
Recording artist Dana headlines Lenten program on Great Catholic Music
Great Catholic Music, a free Catholic music platform with over 16,000 downloads, is partnering Irish Catholic recording artist Dana this Lent to bring listeners the hourlong program “The Stations of the Cross,” airing every Friday of the penitential season.
Federal appeals court now says Florida Latin cross can stay
Reversing its previous decision, a federal appeals court ruled Feb. 19 that a World War II-era cross can remain standing in a park in Pensacola, Florida, based on the Supreme Court’s decision last year about a similar cross on public property in Maryland.
2020 census is counting on religious leaders to promote participation
Realizing that many people are hesitant to fill out the upcoming census, the U.S. Census Bureau is calling on religious leaders to help promote it.
‘Laudato Si” at five: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment set the path five years ago and now a new effort by the Catholic Climate Covenant seeks to shape an intergenerational movement to respond through action and prayer to the challenges posed by climate change.
Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus
Amid continuing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Catholics in the Philippines have been asked not to kiss or touch the cross when they venerate it on Good Friday, April 10.
Full look at Vatican wartime role will take patience, archivists say
When the Vatican’s wartime archives open to researchers March 2, it will be just the start of what should be a long, slow process of studying, analyzing and publishing findings, said the Vatican’s archivist and librarian.
U.S. Eastern Catholic bishops thank pope for lifting ban on married priests
Pope Francis “is a father who knows very well his daughters and sons,” including those who belong to the Eastern Catholic churches, said the Armenian Catholic bishop of the United States and Canada.
Fla. diocese declares Safe Haven Sunday to focus on harms of pornography
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg has declared Feb. 23 as Safe Haven Sunday, a day when parishes in the diocese set aside time to address “the pervasive problem of pornography and its devastating effects on marriages and families.”
Priest hopes being in spotlight at Josh Groban concert can inspire good
Everything about that Sunday night was a surprise for Father Patrick Setto, starting with his cousins surprising him with tickets to a Josh Groban concert in Windsor, across the border from Detroit, and ending with the world-famous tenor passing off his microphone to the priest.
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