Archive for March 5, 2019

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New York state moves closer to banning ‘revenge porn’

Lawmakers in New York have passed a bill to outlaw “revenge porn”— the non-consensual sharing of explicit images of a... Read more

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Australian bishops respond to Pell verdict

Following news of Cardinal George Pell’s conviction of sexual abuse of minors, several bishops in Australia have have said they... Read more

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By Ed Condon,JD Flynn

Analysis: The stakes of Pell's Vatican trial

The Vatican has announced that a canonical process against Cardinal George Pell will soon begin in the Congregation for the... Read more

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Pope Francis appoints bishops of Memphis, Fresno, names new auxiliary for LA

Pope Francis appointed new bishops Tuesday to lead the dioceses of Memphis and Fresno, also naming a new auxiliary bishop... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Ambassadors to Vatican partner with women religious to combat modern slavery

Embassies to the Holy See are teaming up with religious sisters to address the problem of modern slavery, which affects... Read more

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Alaska mayor vetoes equal rights ordinance

City Ordinance 6093 would have provided protections against discrimination for those who identify as LGBTQ in employment, housing, and in... Read more

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More than 20 states file lawsuits against Title X changes

Nearly two dozen states are suing over changes to Title X eligibility that prevent recipients of the federal funding program... Read more

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Bishop objects to death sentence for Filipino woman in Saudi Arabia

A bishop in the Philippines is speaking out against the death penalty of a Filipino woman who has been condemned... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Fasting and Abstinence at Lent: A CNA Explainer

What does the Church require in Lent, and why? Here are some answers from CNA Read more

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Pell lawyer will remain on legal team, despite report he would quit

Robert Richter, Cardinal George Pell's defense lawyer, said Tuesday that he has not quit the prelate's legal team. A Melbourne... Read more

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Nicaraguan bishops not mediating latest round of peace talks

The Nicaraguan bishops said Monday they have not been invited to mediate in the renewed dialogue between the government of... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Should fears about climate come before kids?

Recent discussion of millennial concerns began after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suggested that younger people might not have children because... Read more

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Appeals court says Fulton Sheen's body should go to Peoria

A New York appeals court has unanimously ruled that the earthly remains of Venerable Fulton Sheen should be moved to... Read more

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Colorado and Masterpiece Cakeshop end legal battle

On Tuesday both Colorado and Masterpiece Cakeshop agreed to drop their ongoing litigation, ending a more than six-year-long legal battle.... Read more