Archive for October 9, 2019

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Health professionals protest imminent Northern Ireland abortion laws 

Health professionals in Northern Ireland are writing to the region’s secretary to protest a liberalization of the region’s abortion laws,... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis warns Catholics to not profess ideology over faith

In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis warned Catholics to not turn their faith into an ideology, as he said... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

'Every page was an act of prayer': New manuscript reveals devotion of St. John Paul II

Newly published manuscripts belonging to Karol Wojtyła have offered a glimpse into the future pope and saint’s deep devotion and prayer... Read more

Bishop Erwin Kräutler at an Oct. 9 press briefing during the Vatican's synod of bishops on the Amazon. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Amazon synod bishop: 'Indigenous people do not understand celibacy'

A contributor to the working document for the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon region made his case Wednesday... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Sarah: Ideological push in Amazon synod an 'insult to God'

The push by some Westerners to use the Vatican’s Amazon synod to advance their personal agendas is an insult to... Read more

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Two killed in attack near German synagogue on Yom Kippur

One man has been arrested and the search is ongoing for a second person after at least two people were shot... Read more

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Candidates announced for next USCCB president

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released the list of candidates ahead of its presidential and vice-presidential elections. The... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Did Pope Francis say that Jesus isn't God? Don't believe the report, Vatican says

The Vatican Wednesday said that an Italian journalist it has previously corrected was not speaking accurately when he claimed that... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Children at risk from porn, trafficking, gender identity, summit hears

Advocates for children, parents, and women’s rights all spoke out against growing threats of the sexualization of children at a... Read more

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New cardinal: Church in Morocco is small, but very much alive

While the Catholic community in Morocco is small, it bears a strong witness to the Gospel as it proclaims the... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court in 2016, for the Zubik v. Burwell case. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Little Sisters of the Poor appeal to the Supreme Court, again

The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed a petition requesting that the Supreme Court affirm the religious exemption protecting... Read more

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Holy See to UN: More must be done to end violence against women

Violence against women remains a global concern for the Vatican, an official told members of the United Nations this week,... Read more