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McCarrick report summary cites lack of serious investigations of rumors

November 10, 2020
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, McCarrick Report, News, Vatican, World News

Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to rise up the Catholic hierarchical structure based on personal contacts, protestations of his innocence and a lack of church officials reporting and investigating accusations, according to the Vatican summary of its report on the matter.

Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools

November 10, 2020
By Carol Zimmermann
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News

When the death of Alex Trebek — beloved longtime host of “Jeopardy!” — was announced, celebrities and fans around the country took to social media to express their grief.

Timeline of key events in case of former Cardinal McCarrick

November 9, 2020
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, McCarrick Report, News, World News

Here is a timeline of key events in the life of Theodore E. McCarrick, beginning with his ordination as a priest for the Archdiocese of New York more than 60 years ago.

Archbishop Lori joins celebration as Richmond diocese marks bicentennial year

November 9, 2020
By Brian T. Olszewski
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, News, World News

In his introductory comments, Archbishop Lori noted that when the Diocese of Richmond was founded in 1820, the church in the United States was in its infancy.

Biden quotes priest’s hymn ‘On Eagle’s Wings’ in victory speech

November 9, 2020
By Mark Pattison
Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News

“On Eagle’s Wings,” based on Psalm 91 and written in 1976, has taken on a life of its own far beyond the pages of Catholic hymnals.

Archbishop Gomez: Nation’s leaders must now ‘come together’ with election of new president

November 8, 2020
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News

With Joe Biden now elected as the nation’s 46th president, it is “time for our leaders to come together in a spirit of national unity,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

News organizations project Biden win; second Catholic elected U.S. president

November 7, 2020
By Rhina Guidos
Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, World News

Horns blared near the White House just before noon Nov. 7 as major U.S. news organizations projected Democrat Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, making him the second Catholic in the country’s history to be elected to the nation’s highest office.

Vatican report on investigation into ex-Cardinal McCarrick to be released Nov. 10

November 6, 2020
By Rhina Guidos
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, McCarrick Report, News, Vatican, World News

Vatican officials announced Nov. 6 that the Holy See will release Nov. 10 a long-awaited report on the investigation about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.

Cardinal Tumi, 90, released after being kidnapped with 12 others

November 6, 2020
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

After armed men abducted Cardinal Christian Tumi along with a dozen other people in the northwest region of Cameroon Nov. 5, local reports said he was released Nov. 6.

Peterson’s loss shrinks number of pro-life Democrats in House

November 6, 2020
By Mark Pattison
Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News

The Election Day defeat of Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minnesota, will shrink the number of pro-life Democrats in the House of Representatives by two when the 117th Congress is seated in January.

Pope expedites transfer of management of Secretariat of State assets

November 5, 2020
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

After the Vatican Secretariat of State missed a Nov. 1 deadline to hand over the management and monitoring of its own assets to two separate Vatican bodies, Pope Francis set up a commission to make the transfer and external oversight happen.

Prayers for the dead help the living, too, pope says

November 5, 2020
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Praying for the dead and asking God to welcome them into his presence forever helps Christians remember what life and death are really about, Pope Francis said.