More than 100 people, including a Catholic religious sister, are still listed as missing after Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, left at least 233 dead in northern Vietnam.
Franciscan University to launch new program in D.C. after $10 million gift
The Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, announced new plans Sept. 3 to launch a program helping students engage in political and cultural work in the nation’s capital after a multi-million dollar gift.
James Earl Jones, distinguished actor and Catholic convert, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, a distinguished actor known for his resonant voice and a Black Catholic, died Sept. 9 in Dutchess County, New York, at age 93.
In moving video, Princess of Wales says she has completed chemotherapy
In a moving family video, Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said she has completed her chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
Plaque is ‘solemn acknowledgement’ of abuse survivors, says Santa Fe Archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has installed a plaque near the entrance of the Pastoral Center in Albuquerque “as a solemn acknowledgment and remembrance” of all victims of clergy sexual abuse, both living and deceased, within the archdiocese.
Catholics, evangelicals explore common ground rooted in shared ‘love of Jesus Christ’
A group of Catholics and evangelicals has released a one-page document that identifies areas of common ground among the two largest Christian groups in the world.
Bell tower collapses at church in northern France where first bishop of Baltimore studied
A man was taken into police custody after a major fire broke out at the historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in the northern French town of Saint-Omer in the morning hours of Sept. 2, causing its bell tower to collapse.
Bishop Cote of Norwich, Conn., retires; Hartford archbishop named apostolic administrator
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael R. Cote, 75, of Norwich, Connecticut, and appointed Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne of Hartford, Conn., as apostolic administrator of the diocese.
Faith, business, agricultural leaders discuss ways to respond to ‘cry’ of Earth, the poor
Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha hosted a diverse group of leaders from government, business, education, nonprofit, agriculture and religious organizations from across northeast Nebraska for a day of reflection on how to care for our common home.
Carmelites find St. Teresa of Ávila’s body still incorrupt after opening coffin for study of relics
The silver coffin of St. Teresa of Ávila was opened in Alba de Tormes Aug. 28 only to confirm her body has remained incorrupt since her death in 1582. The opening of her tomb marks the beginning of a study of her relics, which will be carried out by Italian doctors and scientists — with the approval of the Vatican.
Prominent cleric behind Toronto World Youth Day accused of sexually assaulting young priest
A lawsuit launched in March has accused Father Thomas Rosica, the national director of World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, of sexually assaulting a young priest in the lead-up to the event.
Mercy Sister Theresa Kane dies at 87; she challenged pope in ’79 on women’s roles in church
The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Aug. 22 announced the death of Mercy Sister Theresa Kane, 87, who served in many roles during her 69 years of religious life, including being elected in 1978 as president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.