In a major address on confronting the sin of racism and working for racial harmony, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the nation’s first African American cardinal, said a “healing of America’s soul” is needed.
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More than 230 German theologians protest Vatican statement against blessings for same-sex unions
More than 230 professors of Catholic theology have signed a statement protesting the Vatican’s recent pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions, adding to dissent over the document.
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Cardinal questions legitimacy of Vatican decree restricting Latin Mass
A second Catholic cardinal has questioned the legitimacy of a recent decree by the Vatican to restrict the celebration of the old Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and forbid private Masses in its side chapels.
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Jesuit priest who presided at Joe Biden’s inauguration Mass under investigation for unspecified allegations
Rev. Kevin O’Brien allegedly “exhibited behaviors in adult settings, consisting primarily of conversations, which may be inconsistent with established Jesuit protocols and boundaries.”
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German archbishop offers to resign after claims of mishandling abuse cases
A report commissioned by Germany’s Cologne archdiocese on church officials’ handling of past cases of sexual abuse found 75 cases in which high-ranking officials neglected their duties.
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Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s #1 fan, returns to March Madness fully vaccinated
Sister Jean, who has been fully vaccinated, will travel to Indianapolis in time to watch the eighth-seeded Ramblers take on No. 9 seed Georgia Tech March 19.
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In response to question on same-sex unions, Cardinal Farrell says no one can be excluded from the love of the church
While the Catholic Church cannot bless unions that are not sacramental marriages, the church will always welcome and accompany everyone, no matter their situation in life, said the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
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Italian court blocks Steve Bannon-linked plans to train populists in a 13th-century monastery
Italy’s top administrative court has ruled against a conservative think tank affiliated with former White House adviser Steve Bannon over its use of a 13th century hilltop monastery to train future populist leaders.
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The Jesuits partner with descendants of enslaved people they once owned and sold to raise $100 million for racial justice
The Society of Jesus is teaming up with the descendants of enslaved people once owned by the religious order to reconcile and heal the deep racial wounds of America.
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Before naming Cardinal Sarah’s replacement, Pope Francis wants an outside review of the congregation for worship
The pope in late February accepted the resignation of Guinean Cardinal Robert Sarah, who had reached the normal retirement age of 75 last June. The cardinal had been prefect since 2014.