Archive for January 15, 2019

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By Kevin J. Jones

Should Catholic health plans cover transgender surgeries? Settlement raises questions

A Catholic healthcare network has settled an ACLU lawsuit over transgender surgeries, saying that it has covered these procedures in... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope tells Life academy to defend human dignity with courage

Dialogue with society for the protection of human dignity and the common good, which are under threat, Pope Francis said... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope advances sainthood causes of 17 women

Pope Francis approved Tuesday the next step in the canonization causes of 17 women from four countries, including the martyrdom... Read more

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Pro-choice and pro-life majorities want more abortion restrictions, poll shows

The poll found that overwhelming majorities of people, even those who identify as “pro-choice” in theory, support major restrictions on... Read more

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Lori announces whistleblower system for allegations against Baltimore bishops

The Archdiocese of Baltimore introduced Tuesday a third-party system for reporting allegations of abuse or misconduct against its archbishop and... Read more

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China's crackdown on Christians continues

A campaign by the Chinese government to 'Sinicize' religion is ongoing, with detention and indoctrination of Muslims in the far... Read more

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AG nominee says Catholic faith not an issue

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general William Barr said Tuesday that he does not think his Catholic faith is... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington blesses the new ultrasound machine for the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic in Manassas, Va., Jan. 14, 2019. Photo courtesy of Joe Cashwell for the Catholic Herald.?w=200&h=150

How the Knights of Columbus save lives: 1,000 ultrasound machine donations

A program to donate ultrasound machines to U.S. pregnancy centers has passed the 1,000 mark, thanks to the charitable work... Read more

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British women in their 50s increasingly requesting in-vitro fertilization

In-vitro fertilization clinics in Britain are increasingly helping women over age 55 to conceive children because there is currently no... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis: What to expect in 2019

The finalization of a Curial reform process, a reshuffle in some Vatican positions, and an eventual consistory to “refill” the... Read more

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