Archbishop Timothy Dolan said all the funds collected in New York would be routed through Catholic Relief Services.
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Irish Cardinal ‘Ahead of His Time’
Cardinal Cahal Daly was remembered for his “sustained efforts in the promotion of justice and peace in Northern Ireland.”
Schillebeeckx, Dominican Theologian, Dead at 95
Edward Schillebeeckx served as theological adviser to the Dutch bishops during the Second Vatican Council.
Financial Crisis Clear to Catholic Charities Agencies
On the eve of its 100th anniversary, Catholic Charities USA is facing an array of new challenges brought on by the prolonged economic recession.
Vatican Weighs Decision on Papal Attacker
A critical factor will be the doctors’ evaluation concerning the woman’s mental state and whether or not she was “of sound mind.”
Protecting Creation a New Path to Peace
In this annual address from the Vatican, Pope Benedict said responding to the current ecological crisis was every person’s responsibility.
Three More Irish Bishops Resign
A total of four bishops have now resigned as a result of a recent report on how the Dublin Archdiocese covered up allegations of clerical sex abuse.
Opening School Doors To Hispanics
The Committee on Catholic Education launches a campaign to enroll one million Hispanic students in Catholic schools by 2020.
News Briefs
Orthodox Christians in predominantly Muslim Turkey “don’t feel that we enjoy our full rights as Turkish citizens,” said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
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” Hell on Wheels A Brooklyn neighborhood recently witnessed the installation of a dedicated bicycle lane to protect two-wheeled commuters and recreational cyclists. Conflict ensued when the local Hasidic community complained that in addition to disobeying traffic laws, the immodestly clad cyclists w
