Archive for November 7, 2019

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With a shortage of British foster homes, the Church launches a campaign

In the face of a foster parent shortage in the UK, the Catholic Church in England and Wales will launch... Read more

Cardinal O'Malley celebrates Mass in the grotto of St. Peter's Basilica during an ad limina visit of the US bishops. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal O’Malley to US bishops: Ask for grace at St. Peter’s tomb

In St. Peter’s Basilica Thursday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked American bishops to pray for the grace to make a profession... Read more

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Bishop: Philippines must end ‘sad reality’ of child labor

A Catholic bishop in the Philippines is drawing attention to the ongoing problem of child labor in the country, urging... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Ohio Senate passes two pro-life laws despite legal challenges

Ohio lawmakers have passed two pieces of new pro-life legislation while court battles challenging earlier pro-life laws continue.   Read more

Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw processes from a Mass to the burial of the unclaimed remains of 175 people, at Calvary Cemetery in Kawkawlin, Mich., Nov. 2, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Saginaw diocese buries the forgotten dead on All Souls' Day

On Saturday Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw said a Mass of All Souls' Day for 175 people whose mortal remains... Read more

The USCCB General Assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 13, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops counter narrative of resistance to Pope Francis

The USCCB issued Thursday a statement responding to a recent book which the conference says perpetuates a myth that it... Read more

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Mother Teresa Award given to group that exposed organ trafficking in China

An award named after Mother Teresa was given this week for outstanding efforts in social justice to a U.S.-based non-profit... Read more

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N Ireland abortion law plans 'devastating', pro-life leader objects

Northern Ireland’s proposed abortion law drew strong objections from pro-life advocates who said it removes almost all legal protection for... Read more

The Elbert P. Tuttle US Court of Appeals Building in Atlanta, home of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Will Trump's judicial appointments matter for abortion, religious freedom?

US President Donald Trump has nominated more than one-fourth of federal circuit court judges – but what, if anything, might... Read more