Archive for July 19, 2019

Indians wade along a flooded street carrying their belongings following heavy monsoon rains at Sitamarhi district in Bihar state, July 17, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

South Asia floods: 'Everything is coming to a complete standstill'

Catholic Relief Services is working with local partners to provide aid amid severe flooding and landslides in parts of India,... Read more

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English bishop: Let's be cautious responding to comatose girl's situation

The English and Welsh bishops' representative on life issues urged Thursday that the public be reserved in judgement on the... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Vatican announces sanctions on disgraced Bishop Bransfield

Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Bishop emeritus of Wheeling-Charleston, will no longer be allowed to participate in public Masses or live... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Michigan considers two pro-life ballot initiatives

The Michigan Catholic Conference is urging state residents to support a petition drive for an initiative to ban “dismemberment abortions”... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Illinois to fund abortion clinics after Title X Protect Life Rule

Illinois will provide state funding to abortion clinics and clinics that refer for abortions in the light of new changes... Read more

Belfast, Northern Ireland at night. TS Drown via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0).?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Lord Alton: Abortion law imposed on N Ireland by UK Parliament

The British Parliament is imposing its will on the citizens of Northern Ireland by passing legislation decriminalizing abortion there, one... Read more