Archive for September 13, 2018

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By Mary Farrow

Gluten and Communion: What's a celiac to do?

On a Saturday morning in July last year, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued... Read more

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In Romania, marriage referendum headed for national vote

A referendum on the definition of marriage appears headed for a national vote in Romania. The ballot measure, strongly support... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bransfield as inquiry into misconduct claims launched

Pope Francis Thursday accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield from the pastoral government of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston,... Read more

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Cardinal DiNardo calls meeting with pope lengthy, fruitful

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo has called a Sept. 13 meeting between Pope Francis and leaders from the Church in United States... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Planned Parenthood announces new president, pro-life advocates react

Dr. Leana Wen, a former Baltimore City Commissioner of Health, is the new president of Planned Parenthood. The abortion provider... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis tells new bishops holiness is their 'most urgent task'

The most important duty of bishops is total dedication to the pursuit of holiness and the holiness of their local... Read more

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Bishop Rhoades cleared of wrongdoing by district attorney's investigation

A district attorney in Pennsylvania cleared Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend of any wrongdoing Thursday, and both he... Read more

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Kavanaugh vote delayed by one week

The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on whether or not to recommend Judge Brett Kavanaugh for confirmation to the Supreme... Read more

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UK government rejects calls for nationwide abortion clinic buffer zones

The British Home Secretary has rejected proposals for buffer zones around abortion clinics throughout England and Wales as disproportionate, after... Read more

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As England allows abortion pills at home, what does this mean for NI women?

Coming into effect at the end of 2018, English women will be allowed to take abortion pills at home; but... Read more