Archive for May 30, 2019

Bishop Sebastian Chico confirms inmates at a prison in Campos del Rio, Spain. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Cartagena-Murcia.?w=200&h=150

New bishop confirms 62 inmates in Spanish prison

In one his first acts following his ordination as bishop, a prelate in Spain confirmed 62 inmates at the Murcia... Read more

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The Church can play a role in fighting violence in Mexico, says priest

With violence in Mexico on the rise, the Catholic Church has a role to play in achieving lasting peace, said... Read more

Louisiana State Capitol building which is located in Baton Rouge. ?w=200&h=150

Louisiana governor to sign heartbeat bill

Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) has previously spoken in favor of the bill. Following its passage by the house, the... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Parolin says Vatican will issue declaration on McCarrick investigation

Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Wednesday that the Vatican is still investigating the documentation concerning Theodore McCarrick and will issue a... Read more

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Kamala Harris proposes federal restrictions on state abortion laws

Sen. Kamala Harris, one of the two dozen Democratic presidential hopefuls, announced Tuesday a plan that would bar some states... Read more

Six of the seven martyred bishops who will be beatified in Blaj, Romania, June 2, 2019. Courtesy photos.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis will beatify these martyred Greek-Catholic bishops in Romania

On Sunday in Blaj, Pope Francis will beatify seven Greek-Catholic bishops of Romania who were killed by the communist regime... Read more

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Canadian PM to raise 'concerns' on abortion during Pence visit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he intends to raise the subject of American abortion policy with Vice President... Read more

Officials of the Archdiocese of Santiago meet with representatives of Chile's Jewish community in Santiago, May 28, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Chilean bishop-elect apologizes to Jewish community for polemical statements

Fr. Carlos Eugenio Irarrázaval Errazuriz, who was appointed auxiliary bishop of Santiago this month, has apologized to the Jewish community... Read more

Rep. Virginia Foxx speaking on EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, May 30, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Equality Act 'creates right to demand an abortion,' congresswoman warns

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) has warned that a proposed anti-discrimination law could be used to compel medical professionals to participate... Read more

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By Perry West

Chase settlement will pay fathers for ungranted paternity leave

A class action lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase was settled this week, after a lawsuit from fathers denied parental leave.  Read more

Rescue personnel work at the site of a road accident in Veracruz, Mexico, May 29, 2019. A semi crashed into a bus carrying pilgrims. ?w=200&h=150

Mexican bishops mourn pilgrims killed in traffic accident

Bishops in Mexico are mourning those dead and injured from an accident Wednesday involving a cargo truck and a bus... Read more

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Manchester bishop welcomes repeal of death penalty in NH

Bishop Peter Libasci of Manchester welcomed Thursday the New Hampshire legislature's override of a veto by the governor on capital... Read more

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FEMM fertility app CEO says women have the right to understand their bodies

The maker of a popular fertility awareness app says it is built on peer-reviewed research and a scientific approach to... Read more