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Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of of Joliet, Ill., is pictured during the 2018 fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore.

Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Dolan; names Bishop Hicks of Joliet, Ill., as successor

In one of the most anticipated U.S. episcopal appointments of his pontificate so far, Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and named as his successor Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, ...
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Advocates: Ruling against DACA must push Congress to act

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic immigration advocates are urging Congress and President Joe Biden to speed up legislation to protect immigrants after a federal judge ruled to end a program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the ...
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First-person accounts of religious repression punctuate summit

Many people may not think about religious repression since it doesn't happen in the United States. For those who may argue that it does, then it doesn't happen on the scale and terror of those living in countries with authoritarian ...
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Vatican prosecutor seeks six-year sentence for priest on trial

A Vatican prosecutor requested that Father Gabriele Martinelli, who is accused of sexually abusing a younger student at the St. Pius X Pre-Seminary, be sentenced to six years in prison if convicted.
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Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica

Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.
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Minnesota gymnast headed to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God

CHAMPLIN, Minn. (CNS) -- The Twin City Twisters in Champlin is the home gym of Grace McCallum, a member of the 2018 World Championship U.S. gymnastics team. A large banner hangs over the facility's main entrance honoring that accomplishment. But ...
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Citing canon law norms, Wis. bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor

Bishop William P. Callahan of La Crosse July 9 removed a pastor who has been stirring controversy since last fall when he criticized Catholic Democrats from the pulpit, saying they must "repent" because of the party's support for legal abortion ...
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