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August 21, 2023

San Francisco Roman Catholic archdiocese files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse lawsuits

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco filed for bankruptcy as it faces hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits.

August 18, 2023

German archbishop 'disappointed' by diocese employees' attempts to access porn

The archbishop of a Catholic diocese in Germany expressed his dismay on Friday after discovering that employees had attempted to access explicit content using their work computers.

August 15, 2023

Australian ex-priest has prison sentence extended to 40 years after being convicted of molesting 72nd victim

Former Australian priest Gerald Risdale has been convicted of abusing a 72nd victim. Because of this, his prison sentence has been extended by 12 months.

August 15, 2023

Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated by Catholics each year on Aug. 15. The day celebrates the assumption of Mary's body and soul into heaven.

August 14, 2023

To 'woke-proof' your life, join a church, drop the tech and talk to people, says Pennsylvania writer

Author Teresa Mull's new book "Woke-Proof Your Life" says it is a "handbook on escaping modern, political madness." The book defines "wokeness" and gives tips on avoiding it.

August 13, 2023

Historic Maui Catholic church still standing amid fatal fires ripping across Hawaii: 'Miracle'

Hawaiian Catholic Church Maria Lanakila is still standing as fires rip across the island of Maui, which has killed dozens of people, authorities say.

August 13, 2023

'Courage' is an invitation to trust the Lord fully, says Washington, DC-based friar

Jesus tells his apostles to have courage in this week's Bible verse. Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., of Washington, D.C., explained how courage must be practiced over time.

August 10, 2023

US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope

Authentic, orthodox education on theology and organized social solidarity are the only way forward for U.S. Catholics, says Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

August 10, 2023

Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sexual assault case against now-deceased priest for $3.5 million

A now-deceased priest sexually abused a young boy for nearly two decades. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia settled the case for $3.5 million.

August 10, 2023

Several FBI offices contributed to anti-Catholic memo, refuting Wray’s testimony, GOP says

FBI Richmond coordinated with multiple FBI offices to generate a memo that outlined the agency's plans to surveil Catholics as "potential terrorists," subpoenaed documents show.