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Knights of Columbus welcomes more than 2,000 members to 144th Supreme Convention in Denver

At the convention, Knights and observers gathered for Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s presentation of the Knights’ annual report and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding Knights and councils.

Federal bankruptcy judge says abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to diocese

Parishes are often shielded from litigation during federal bankruptcy proceedings, but Judge Heather Cooper said they potentially constitute the “largest assets” in the Burlington Diocese.

Cash for baptisms: German diocese questions Catholic millionaire’s $550 offer

A wealthy Catholic investor near Munich is paying 500 euros for every baptism, and the Diocese of Augsburg is not entirely comfortable with it.

Study finds many young men feel lonely, disconnected, shut out of the American dream

More than 4 in 10 respondents agreed with the statement “I am inclined to think that I am a failure,” according to the Institute for Family Studies.

Priests who experienced church desecrations firsthand address how best to react

“Every day there are attacks against the Most Holy Virgin in many ways,” noted Father Manuel Navarro.

Bartek Krakowiak: From professed convert to troubled vandal at Medjugorje

After a troubled youth and a powerful conversion experience, Polish national Bartłomiej “Bartek” Krakowiak has been arrested and charged with acts of vandalism at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje.

Spanish bishops’ president: ‘The invasion of Ceuta is a test. Demography is a weapon’

In an Aug. 2 message, Archbishop Luis Argüello said: “Biopolitics is key to current global power.”

Spanish persecution survivors reveal hidden stories of faith and resistance

A new book tells the stories of Catholics who survived persecution during the Spanish Civil War.

Scottish bishop excommunicates rector of Redemptorists after illicit ordination

An illicit ordination in Scotland leads to excommunication, nuns flee monastery in Spain wildfires, priest asks for prayers as Gaza, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

3 Catholic churches desecrated in a single French archdiocese

For the seventh time in two years, churches in the Archdiocese of Tours have been desecrated.