Archive for July 24, 2019

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Eritreans suffering from seizure of Catholic health clinics, aid group says

The Eritrean government’s recent closure of all Catholic-run health clinics in the country will have devastating effects for the people... Read more

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What did the Vatican just Google? A satirist speaks

Last fall, amid swirling headlines about synods and still-emerging sex abuse scandals, an odd account popped up in the newsfeeds... Read more

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China continues to rebut Western claims about repression of Uighurs

An article published Wednesday in a state-run paper from mainland China repeated government talking points regarding the situations of the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Amid global Christian persecution, this Coptic archbishop urges unity

A leading Coptic archbishop said that Christians must “walk in the shoes” of those facing global Christian persecution, while overcoming... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

In Northern Iraq, Christians face obstacles on the road to rebuilding

As some Christian genocide victims rebuild their homes in Northern Iraq, a tenuous security situation still threatens their future in... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

On prevention of child abuse, Pope Francis points to St. John Bosco's example 

In an unscripted video message that appears to have been recorded on a cell phone, Pope Francis spoke of the... Read more

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First permit issued under Australian state's assisted suicide, euthanasia law

The first permit for medically assisted death in Victoria was issued in recent weeks, within a month of the going... Read more

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New York law bans revenge porn

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill criminalizing revenge pornography - the distribution of sexual or nude images... Read more

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Priests protest Indian cardinal returned to diocese

Catholic priests are reportedly protesting Pope Francis’ reinstatement of a cardinal who is facing allegations of financial mismanagement, and has... Read more

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Mexican bishops: Government devalues migrants' dignity

The Mexican bishops reaffirmed Tuesday its concern over the lack of a humanitarian reception for migrants, whose dignity has been... Read more

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Judge blocks Arkansas abortion regulations

A federal judge in Arkansas on Tuesday temporarily blocked several new regulations on abortion clinics, which otherwise might have led... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Nominee grilled over Knights of Columbus membership confirmed as federal judge

The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Brian Buescher, a judicial nominee grilled by two senators last year over his... Read more