Officials at Georgetown University were “deeply troubled” to learn that the school’s former tennis coach, Gordon Ernst, is alleged to be part of a widespread college admissions scandal.
Georgetown University troubled by coach’s involvement in college scam
Justice with pro-life leanings appointed to Mexico’s Supreme Court
A justice with professed pro-life leanings has been appointed to Mexico’s Supreme Court, a surprise development barely 100 days after a self-described left-wing government took office.
Cardinal Pell’s victim questions six-year jail sentence, fears appeal
A man Cardinal George Pell was convicted of sexually assaulting said he is finding it hard to “take comfort” in the cardinal’s six-year jail sentence because a request to appeal the conviction is due to be heard June 5.
Judge sentences Cardinal Pell to six years in prison on abuse charges
Cardinal George Pell, 77, was sentenced to six years in prison March 13, just over two weeks after a Melbourne court allowed the publication of news that he had been found guilty of sexually abusing two boys.
U.S. cardinal welcomes opening of Vatican documents on Pope Pius XII
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan March 12 praised Pope Francis’ recent announcement regarding the opening of the Vatican Secret Archives from the wartime pontificate of Pope Pius XII.
CRS, humanitarian agencies urge Congress to protect international aid
A senior Catholic Relief Services official urged Congress to modestly increase the U.S. international affairs budget in a time of mass displacement and crises that cause hunger and inadequate health care.
Minnesota priests gather to listen, reflect on church’s sex abuse crisis
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda had extended an invitation to priests of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis: to join him for an evening to reflect on the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
CLINIC says South Sudan TPS extension should have included new arrivals
Officials with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network criticized the federal Department of Homeland Security for its March 8 decision granting an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan because it does not include recent arrivals from the war-plagued country.