Archive for June 24, 2019

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Forced abortion decision overturned on appeal, according to reports

Thousands of people have signed a petition urging U.K. Health and Social Care Secretary Matthew Hancock to stop a forced... Read more

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US bishops oppose immigration raids, Trump defers

On Saturday US President Donald Trump announced he would delay immigration raids meant to begin that weekend, and the US... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Catholic youth group involved in fatal Colorado bus crash

A charter bus carrying members of a Catholic group from New Mexico crashed Sunday in southern Colorado, killing two people... Read more

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States move to close child marriage exceptions

A growing number of states are considering bans or additional restrictions on child marriages, including in Pennsylvania, where a bill... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Corpus Christi comes to the Capitol

A group of about 350 people, including priests, sisters, and laypersons, processed through Washington, DC on Sunday to celebrate the... Read more

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Ecuador march protests abortion, gay marriage

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections,... Read more

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Due to backlash, Pell to live in 'secure compound' if appeal succeeds

While Cardinal George Pell of Australia is appealing his sexual abuse conviction in court, he and his supporters are making... Read more

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Cathedral High School in Indianapolis recognizes archbishop's oversight

A Catholic high school in the Indianapolis archdiocese has said it will comply with the archbishop’s instructions to stop employing... Read more

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Austrian women's football team states regret over cancelled game with Vatican club

Vienna's FC Mariahilf football team has issued a statement of regret after a friendly with the Vatican women's football team... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

In responding to gender theory, ‘forming the formators’ is key, educators say

Amid a flurry of headlines denouncing the Vatican for releasing a document condemning “gender theory,” theology professors and Catholic educators... Read more