Category Archives: U.S.

Jenky: Real Presence not ‘opinion,’ but ‘foundational’ to Catholic faith

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

By Tom Dermody  Catholic News Service PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — Acknowledging evidence that “for several generations” the Catholic Church has not sufficiently taught its core truths, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky has called for all ministries of the Diocese of Peoria … Continue reading →

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Renowned journalist Cokie Roberts, lifelong Catholic, dies at age 75

Posted on September 17, 2019 by

By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cokie Roberts, a broadcast journalist and political commentator who spoke publicly about her Catholic faith and her admiration for the Sacred Heart sisters who taught her, died Sept. 17 due to … Continue reading →

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U.S. delegation brings V Encuentro results to pope, Vatican

Posted on September 17, 2019 by

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A delegation of U.S. bishops and laypeople came to Rome to share with Pope Francis and Vatican officials the joyful experiences and valuable recommendations that came out of last year’s … Continue reading →

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Abuse crisis, leadership failure seen having impact on church giving

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Backgrounder By Brian Fraga  Catholic News Service The Catholic Church in the United States has spent a staggering amount of money — close to $4 billion in the past 20 years — to investigate, adjudicate and prevent clergy sex abuse, … Continue reading →

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Irish abuse survivor disappointed with global reforms, accountability

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

By Christopher Gunty  Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on “The Catholic Tipping Point” in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of … Continue reading →

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Central Americans want to stay home; development programs help that happen

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

By Dennis Sadowski  Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Vanessa Urbina understands how young people in Central America, not seeing an opportunity for work or a good education, could be attracted to make the dangerous trip north in the hope … Continue reading →

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Dorian recovery work shows ‘we are your brother’s keeper,’ says volunteer

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

By Tom Tracy  Catholic News Service MIAMI (CNS) — As catastrophic as Hurricane Dorian was, the characteristic optimism of Bahamians will help soften the painful recovery to come, according to a hurricane-preparedness volunteer in Nassau. “There was nothing we could … Continue reading →

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