Archive for August 27, 2019

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By Matt Hadro

A model of despair: Planned Parenthood and Title X

Planned Parenthood’s decision to forgo tens of millions of dollars per year in Title X grants simply reinforces its commitment... Read more

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Benedict XVI responds to criticism of his essay on the Church and the sexual abuse crisis

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has responded to criticism of his essay on the abuse crisis, saying many negative reactions have... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

First Chinese bishop consecrated after Vatican-China deal

A new bishop was consecrated Monday in Inner Mongolia, China, becoming the first bishop to be consecrated in the country... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Musicians sign Planned Parenthood protest of pro-life laws

Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, called the signers “wildly out of touch” with the views of most Americans.  Read more

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Judge temporarily blocks Missouri's eight-week abortion ban

A federal judge has blocked a Missouri law banning abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy from taking effect while a... Read more

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Put human dignity not profit first, Rubio says

Rubio cited Catholic Social Teaching and Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical Rerum novarum while reflecting on how profit and human concern... Read more

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While Fort Worth bishop says apparition is not real, alleged visionary blames demonic attack

The Bishop of Fort Worth, Texas, said Monday that alleged appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary in his diocese are... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572m for driving opioid epidemic

An Oklahoma judge ruled Monday that the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson pay $572 million for “public nuisance” in driving... Read more

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Mexican bishops call for justice following murder of priest

The bishops of Mexico offered prayers and called for justice after the murder of Fr. José Martín Guzmán Vega, a... Read more

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Franciscan Province paid poor abuse victims $15,000 in nondisclosure agreement

The Associated Press has uncovered the cases of two men whom the Franciscans of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Seattle bishops to 'review' blessing of assisted suicide advocate

The Archdiocese of Seattle is facing questions after a local man received a formal Catholic blessing at Mass shortly before... Read more