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Cardinal Ouellet calls placing $50 bill in woman’s sweater a “clumsy mistake” in Quebec court case

Cardinal Marc Ouellet has told a Quebec court that placing a $50 banknote inside a woman’s sweater during a hug was a “clumsy mistake”, as civil proceedings over defamation claims continue in Montréal
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo leads US approval ratings

The first American pontiff tops a national approval list that also includes leading political figures, comedian Stephen Colbert, and the Republican Party.
The Catholic Herald

Chaldean bishop arrested amidst accusations of embezzlement and brothel visits

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of San Diego faces multiple embezzlement and money-laundering charges after being detained at an airport, as both civil authorities and the Vatican conduct parallel inquiries into alleged financial misconduct
The Catholic Herald

Vatican’s UN envoy appointed nuncio to the United States

Veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Gabriele Caccia succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre as Washington envoy
The Catholic Herald

Lou Holtz, devout Catholic coach who led Notre Dame to national glory, dies aged 89

Devout Catholic, father of four and legendary coach Lou Holtz has gone to his eternal reward. May he rest in peace
The Catholic Herald

Charlottesville white nationalist recounts finding Christ

Peter Cytanovic, whose image became synonymous with the Charlottesville white nationalist march in 2017, has written about his decision to leave the movement and become a Catholic
The Catholic Herald

US Supreme Court votes in favour of parents’ rights in school’s gender policy

The United States Supreme Court has voted in support of parents challenging school policies that conceal a child’s gender transition
The Catholic Herald

America’s bishops and the birthright blind spot

By framing birthright citizenship as a matter of dignity alone, the USCCB sidesteps deeper questions about law, responsibility and the common good
Jacqueline O'Hara

US bishops warn of ‘tragedy of immense proportions’ as Middle East conflict escalates

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the USCCB, has urged diplomacy and prayer after coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran
The Catholic Herald

Buffalo parish group petitions Vatican to investigate Bishop Michael Fisher

Save Our Buffalo Churches has asked the Holy See to examine Bishop Fisher’s leadership, alleging mismanagement of the abuse settlement process, claims the diocese strongly rejects
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