Archive for May 3, 2019

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By JD Flynn

Speaking out, hopeful, and waiting for change

Esther Harber says she was raped by a priest, and spent years trying to be heard in the Archdiocese of... Read more

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Stronger conscience protections for doctors, nurses approved by HHS

The Department of Health and Human Services has released a new rule allowing medical professionals to refuse to take part... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment

Pope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry... Read more

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Alabama bill to send abortion doctors to jail sets up Supreme Court fight

The Human Life Protection Act would mean doctors who perform abortion could face years in prison.  Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis' Bulgaria trip will have an ecumenical focus

Pope Francis said Friday that his visit to Bulgaria next week will be a pilgrimage of faith, unity, and peace,... Read more

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Catholics assist those impacted by Cyclone Fani in India, Bangladesh

A category four cyclone struck India's Odisha state Friday morning, but humanitarian groups and government forces are better prepared than... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Forgiving the unforgivable: Exhibit highlights stories of abuse survivors

The Catholic University of America hosted a recent special exhibit to share the stories of survivors of clerical sexual abuse... Read more

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Calif. attorney general investigating LA archdiocese sex abuse files

The California Attorney’s General’s Office this week wrote a letter to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, announcing that it will... Read more

Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo of Merida in Rome, June 12, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal grieves over those killed in protests amid Venezuela crisis

Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo expressed his condolences Thursday to the families of the four youths killed during protests in... Read more

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By Perry West

How the South Sudanese bishops are working to promote peace

The president of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference said he believes peace in South Sudan is possible, but the process will... Read more