Archive for January 29, 2019

Members of the Bolivarian National Guard in Caracas, Jan. 27, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

'Stop the repression,' Venezuelan bishops plead

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling for an end to violence surrounding protests after... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Priest steps down from CDF following accusations of sexual harassment in confession

An Austrian priest and theologian has resigned from his position at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, amid... Read more

Ashiq Mesih and Eisham Ashiq, Asia Bibi's husband and daughter, speak to CNA in Rome, April 15, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Court dismisses challenge to Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal

A petition to overturn last year’s acquittal of blasphemy charges against Catholic wife and mother Asia Bibi was dismissed by... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity

Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more

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By Ed Condon

NY Child Victims Act passes, Cuomo takes aim at bishops

The act, versions which had been passed by the state assembly six times over the last twelve years, was given... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Georgetown Law helps Texas diocese fight border wall

The Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, is due in court next week to contest a claim of eminent domain by the... Read more

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How a Pennsylvania tax credit program works for Catholic schools

For Catholics sympathetic to Catholic schools, the financial expense of tuition is always a concern. But continuing efforts from donors... Read more

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NY abortion law ends ‘common sense’ protection for pregnant women, Catholic Democrat says

A prominent Catholic theologian and Democrat has said that new pro-abortion legislation in New York diminishes legal protections for pregnant... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan & Governor Andrew Cuomo attend 2017 Columbus Day parade. lev radin / Shutterstock?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Dolan says Cuomo leveled 'insults' against the Church

The Archbishop of New York said Monday that New York’s governor has insulted the Church, flaunted publicly his dissent from... Read more

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Labour MP tried to expand abortion in N Ireland through domestic abuse bill

Attempts to liberalize access to abortion in Northern Ireland continue, shortly after legal abortion was introduced in the Republic of... Read more

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Cardinal Farrell reiterates support for 'Amoris laetitia'

In a recent interview, Cardinal Kevin Farrell offered his view of criticisms of the apostolic exhortation on love in the... Read more

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Mother Marla Marie stands on the front porch of the sisters’ Mother of the Light convent in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

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