Archive for August 30, 2018

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Ave Maria president denounces 'defiance' of pope by 'conservative Catholics'

Jim Towey, president of Ave Maria University, said Wednesday that he unhesitatingly supports Pope Francis, in the wake of Archbishop... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Seminarians were McCarrick aides amid abuse investigation

The Archdiocese of Washington has confirmed that seminarians were permitted to serve as assistants to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick while the... Read more

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US bishops continue to respond to Viganò testimony

Since Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler first responded Saturday to the former US nuncio's testimony which alleged sex abuse cover-up... Read more

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'We deserve answers now': 35,000 Catholic women pen letter to pope

A group of lay Catholic women have written an open letter to Pope Francis, demanding that he answer the questions... Read more

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South Carolina rules Planned Parenthood to stay a state 'family planning provider'

A judge has ruled that Planned Parenthood’s designation as a “family planning provider” for South Carolina’s Medicaid program does not... Read more

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By Perry West

Hundreds gather for Marian pilgrimage to Pennsylvania town on fire

Centralia, Pennsylvania, is on fire … literally: a coal fire has been raging underneath the town for more than 50... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

South Korea labels abortion an 'immoral medical action'

The South Korean government included abortion in a list of “immoral medical actions” earlier this month as the country’s abortion... Read more

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Critics ask Calif. governor to veto 'shortsighted' college abortion drug bill

California Gov. Jerry Brown should veto a bill that mandates abortion drugs at state university campus health centers, said pro-life... Read more

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Supreme Court denies relief to Philadelphia Catholic foster care agency

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Wednesday to compel the city of Philadelphia to resume working with Catholic Social Services (CSS)... Read more

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Cheyenne diocese finds credible third allegation of child abuse by retired bishop

The Diocese of Cheyenne announced Wednesday that it has found credible a third allegation of child sexual abuse committed by... Read more