Archive for September 27, 2019

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Catholic Center in Jerusalem takes care of the 'forgotten kids' of Israel's immigrant workers

There are no tourists in Jerusalem’s Talbieh neighborhood. And even locals don’t always notice the Capuchin Franciscans coming and going... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Pakistani archbishop warns of surge in Christian girls kidnapped, forced into marriages

A Catholic bishop in Pakistan has warned of an increase in young Christian and Hindu girls being kidnapped, then forced... Read more

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Credit check: Buffalo diocese says cancelled cards not connected to Malone controversy

The Diocese of Buffalo is reportedly shutting down its credit cards Friday. Although some have interpreted the move as a... Read more

Sheikh Yahya Cholil Staquf with Archbishop Agustinus Agus of Pontianak. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Muslim leader meets Pope Francis, calls for Islam that sees no ‘infidels’

The leader of the largest independent Muslim organization in the world met Pope Francis this week to present his vision... Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx at the German Bishops' Press Conference at the Pontifical Teutonic College on October 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

German synod plans to be vetted by controversial lay group, not Vatican

The plan for a “binding synodal process” recently approved by the German bishops will be sent to a controversial lay... Read more

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Pakistani court overturns blasphemy conviction of Muslim man

Pakistan's Supreme Court acquitted a man Wednesday who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in 2002, saying there was a... Read more

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Congress passes resolution against border emergency

The House and Senate have passed a joint resolution to terminate President Trump’s February declaration of emergency at the U.S.-Mexico... Read more

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Italy's bishops: Society loses 'light of reason' with legalization of euthanasia

Pro-life advocates are decrying the ruling of an Italian court this week that decriminalized euthanasia and assisted suicide in the... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Bishops and Catholic Charities condemn new federal refugee limits

Catholic leaders and organizations have condemned an announcement by the Trump administration that it intends to cap the number of refugees admitted to... Read more

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Judge rules in favor of Michigan Catholic foster care agency

A federal judge in Grand Rapids has halted a new state policy requiring adoption and foster care agencies to certify... Read more