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Vatican cardinal questions decision to reform LCWR CWN - May 6

The prefect of the Congregation for Religious has complained that his office was not notified about Vatican plans to require reforms in the American Leadership Conference of Women Religious...

Pope Francis does not administer Communion: new policy explained CWN - May 10

Pope Francis does not distribute Communion when he celebrates Mass in public. Now Sandro Magister of L’Espresso explains this new papal policy. In 2010, then-Cardinal Bergoglio remarked that some...

Brazilian priest excommunicated after defense of extra-marital affairs CWN - May 1

A Brazilian Catholic bishop has excommunicated a priest who was known for his defense of extra-marital sexual activity. Bishop Caetano Ferrari of Bauru took action after the priest, Father...

Cardinal: 2011 document’s call for ‘global authority’ does not mean world government CWN - May 14

Cardinal Peter Turkson, the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, told Vatican Radio that the council’s controversial 2011 document, “Towards Reforming the International...

Embattled Newark priest resigns from active ministry CWN - May 3

Father Michael Fugee, whose continued contact with young children had provoked a storm of criticism for the Newark archdiocese, has resigned from priestly ministry. Father Fugee, who had once...

Pope strongly supports call for reform in religious life CWN - May 8

Consecrated religious must maintain a spirit of deep loyalty to the Church, Pope Francis told a group of religious superiors on May 8. Speaking to the International Union of Superiors General...

Irish bishops oppose bid to legalize abortion CWN - May 3

Ireland’s Catholic bishops have taken a strong stand in opposition to a bill that would legalize abortion in cases when the health of the mother was deemed at risk. The legislation, ironically...

Despite removal from official duties, Cardinal Mahony still performing Confirmations CWN - May 10

Although he is no longer authorized to act as an official representative of the Los Angeles archdiocese, Cardinal Roger Mahony has heightened his public profile, and continues to preside regularly...

Prayer intentions of Pope Francis for May CWN - April 30

The Vatican has announced the prayer intentions of Pope Francis for May 2013. The Pope’s general intention is “that administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right...

Typical new priest: 32-year-old cradle Catholic who prays Rosary, takes part in Eucharistic adoration CWN - May 2

The typical member of the priestly ordination class of 2013 is a 32-year-old cradle Catholic who has three or more siblings and prayed the Rosary regularly before entering seminary, according to a...

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