The diocese announced the major payout last year and comes amid a wave of recent abuse settlements in the northeast.

The diocese announced the major payout last year and comes amid a wave of recent abuse settlements in the northeast.

For the first time in its history, RECongress hosted an Arabic Mass put on by the Arab American Catholic Community, comprised of an estimated 6,000 families.

For the first time in its history, RECongress hosted an Arabic Mass put on by the Arab American Catholic Community, comprised of an estimated 6,000 families.

The 40th anniversary of the bloodless 1986 revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos drew thousands to Manila’s EDSA Shrine, where the Church recalled the pivotal role of Cardinal Jaime Sin.

Multiple U.S. bishops had come out against the appointment of Professor Susan Ostermann to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, which was announced in January.

Multiple U.S. bishops had come out against the appointment of Professor Susan Ostermann to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, which was announced in January.

While Catholic leaders thanked the government, Bishop Sebastian Tudu warned that accepting state money could invite political pressure.

Catholics discussed the State of the Union address, particularly on issues related to the economy and immigration enforcement.

Catholics discussed the State of the Union address, particularly on issues related to the economy and immigration enforcement.