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On Twitter and other social media, church ‘called to be salt and light’
By Steve Larkin WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has said that shepherds “should have the smell of the sheep.” For some bishops and their dioceses, that means going on Twitter. “Bishop (David A.) Zubik (of Pittsburgh) was very clear: If he can meet people in a particular way, he wants …
O’Malley: ‘Specific actions’ needed now to address claims against cardinal
By BOSTON (CNS) — Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley called for “three specific actions” to immediately address allegations of sexual abuse of minors and “sexual improprieties” with seminarians made against Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, starting with “a fair and rapid adjudication of these accusations.” Second, there must be “an assessment …
Chilean cardinal called to testify for suspected abuse cover-up
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sebastian Silva, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Chilean prosecutor’s office has issued a subpoena to Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati of Santiago regarding his role in the alleged cover-up of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. In a statement released by the Archdiocese of …
Evangelizing, caring for others at core of deacons’ vocation, nuncio says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Peter Finney Jr., Clarion Herald By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The core vocational work of permanent deacons is to evangelize and care for others, not to perform office duties, the apostolic nuncio to the United States said July 22 to more than 1,300 deacons attending …
Update: Cardinal Farrell expresses shock over Cardinal McCarrick abuse case
IMAGE: CNS photo/Robert Duncan By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, head of the Vatican office for laity and family, said he was “shocked” when he heard allegations of years of sexual abuse and harassment by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the man who ordained him a …
Pope Francis approves USCCB delegates for October’s Synod of Bishops
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has ratified the members elected by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to represent the United States at Synod of Bishops Oct. 3-28. The synod will meet at the Vatican to discuss “young people, faith and vocational discernment.” The USCCB announced July 23 that …
Texas Catholic ‘respite’ center serves as symbol of American compassion
By Rhina Guidos MCALLEN, Texas (CNS) — It’s been featured in fundraisers at the Vatican and on news shows. This summer, it’s been visited by Kerry Kennedy, Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s daughter, and TV celebrity Gayle King. The U.S. bishops recently made it the first stop on a high-profile visit …
Pope calls for respect for migrants amid rising number of deaths at sea
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jon Nazca, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the rising death toll of migrants and refugees attempting the treacherous voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, Pope Francis urged world leaders to act to prevent further tragedy. “I make a heartfelt appeal to the international community …
‘Walking priest’ pursues street evangelization hoping listeners seek God
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jerry Mennenga By Joanne Fox WEST BEND, Iowa (CNS) — With apologies to Fats Domino, Father Lawrence Carney is “walkin’ and talkin’ about you and me,” and hoping that listeners will come back to — not “me” — but God. Known as the “walking priest,” Father Carney brought …
Adoptive parents nervous after raids of Missionaries of Charity homes
IMAGE: CNS photo/Saadia Azim By Saadia Azim RANCHI, India (CNS) — Theodore Kiro held 13-month-old Navya on her return to his family after they were separated for a week. The crying baby happily clung to Kiro, whom she knows as her grandfather. Navya is one of the four babies whose …