Archive for June 1, 2019

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Mexican bishops oppose bill to expand legal abortion

Three bishops expressed their opposition to a bill that would expand the legalization of abortion in Hidalgo state in Mexico.  Read more

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Despite concerns about Missouri abortion clinic, judge keeps it open for now

A judge’s temporary restraining order has prevented the closure of the last abortion clinic in Missouri for now, but the... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Transylvania’s Marian pilgrimage shrine

Pope Francis celebrated Mass Saturday at a 16th century Marian pilgrimage site in Transylvania, calling upon the Romanians and Hungarians... Read more

Flag of Vatican City on display in front of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, during Pope Francis 2019 visit in Romania. Via Shutterstock?w=200&h=150

Freedom is a challenge to say yes to God, Pope Francis tells Romanian families

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of personal vocation, authentic human relationships, and the freedom given to each person to serve... Read more

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An aerial view of Washington Square in San Francisco on May 22, 2020.

Catholic school parent stabbed outside Mass celebrated by San Francisco archbishop

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 24, 2024.

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war

The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

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Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

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UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

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In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

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