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Argentine bishops’ commission opposes government’s technical assistance to sex workers

Sep 21, 2023

The bishops warned that the agreement “fails to comply with the abolitionist legal framework of the Argentine state” that abolishes prostitution or trafficking.

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Mexican diocese denounces hacking of several of its social media accounts

Sep 21, 2023

Different social media accounts related to the Diocese of Irapuato in the Mexican state of Guanajuato were hacked and inappropriate content was posted.

A group of women and children guarded by security forces in Mucimboa da Praia of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province in early September 2023.

Catholic peace organization condemns sexual enslavement of Mozambican Christians

Sep 21, 2023

In an interview with ACI Africa, the director of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute confirmed reports of a leaked Islamic State internal circular.

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Who are the Chinese bishops attending the Synod on Synodality?

Sep 21, 2023

Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of Zhoucun will participate in the October assembly.

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, on Feb. 20, 2023.

Synod 2023: Participants to include two bishops from mainland China, Archbishop Paglia

Sep 21, 2023

The leadership of the Synod on Synodality have released the final list of participants for the first session of the October assembly.

The statue of St. Matthew above the crypt altar beneath the cathedral of Salerno, Italy.

Where is St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb

Sep 21, 2023

The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.

Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Attorney General Merrick Garland reacts to accusation of DOJ’s anti-Catholic bias

Sep 20, 2023

Attorney General Merrick Garland called the suggestion of anti-Catholic bias “outrageous” and “absurd” when questioned about a Richmond FBI memo. 

The sanctuary of the Virgin of Flowers Shrine in Álora, Málaga, Spain, was found desecrated Sept. 19, 2023.

Shrine of Virgin of Flowers whose name traveled to Mars with NASA desecrated

Sep 20, 2023

The incident took place Monday night but was not discovered until early Tuesday, when the person who opened the church noticed the damage and theft.

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More Republicans hesitant on Ukraine funding as Zelenskyy talks to lawmakers, UN

Sep 20, 2023

A number of legislators are expressing reservations about sending more aid to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his case to the U.N.

Republicans urge repeal of ‘weaponized’ FACE Act due to anti-pro-life bias

Sep 20, 2023

The legislators introduced a resolution to repeal the FACE Act on the grounds that it is an unconstitutional use of federal power and that it has been weaponized against people of certain religious and political beliefs.

Spanish priests criticize radio personalities who say Mother Teresa took advantage of poor

Sep 20, 2023

On Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of a list of “bad people who did things well.”

Human rights group to Nigeria security agents after priest’s kidnapping: ‘Act or resign’

Sep 20, 2023

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law has condemned the Sept. 16-17 kidnapping of more than 30 people in Nigeria, including a Catholic priest.

Kamala Harris promotes abortion access on nationwide college tour 

Sep 20, 2023

In her speech at North Carolina A&T, the vice president urged voters to support, among other things, the “freedom to make decisions about your own body.”

11 killed as Islamist jihadists reportedly target Christians in Mozambican village

Sep 20, 2023

After separating the Christians from the Muslims, “they opened fire on the Christians,” a Sept. 18 Aid to the Church in Need report stated.

Ethnic Armenians surrender and disarm following Azerbaijan offensive

Sep 20, 2023

A day after an Azerbaijan offensive in which as many as 100 were killed, ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh have agreed to lay down their arms.

Vatican cardinal to make charity mission to Ukraine city hit by Russian drones

Sep 20, 2023

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is in Ukraine this week to open the House of Refuge “in the name of Pope Francis, as a sign of support and closeness.”

Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests

Sep 20, 2023

The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality should discuss the ministerial priesthood for women.

Pope Francis lauds Catholic saint who fought to end slavery in Africa

Sep 20, 2023

St. Daniele Comboni witnessed “the horror of slavery” as a missionary in the mid-19th century in what is now Sudan.

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: ‘Silence the weapons’

Sep 20, 2023

Speaking to more than 15,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, the pope said Wednesday that he was troubled by the news he received Tuesday from Nagorno Karabakh.

Who are the Korean martyrs?

Sep 20, 2023

On Sept. 20, the Catholic Church remembers the many men, women, and children who died for their faith in Korea.