Archive for November 21, 2019

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pro-life stem cell research finds success—and seeks more support

A Catholic medical research institute has claimed some successes in providing alternatives to research that harvest cells from human embryos--but... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Merciful care should affirm the dignity of the sick, pope tells Catholic hospital in Thailand

The dignity of the human person can be recognized and affirmed through loving medical care to the sick and injured,... Read more

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Pope calls Catholics in Thailand to follow in footsteps of early missionaries

Thailand’s first Christian missionaries set out feeling the absence of the Thai people from their lives and wanted to share... Read more

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Chinese bishop in hiding after refusal to register with Communist authorities

A Catholic bishop is China is reportedly on the run from state authorities after refusing to register with the state-sponsored... Read more

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Democratic candidates: Protecting abortion is ‘what we do and what we stand for’

Democratic presidential candidates struggled to respond when asked if pro-life politicians have a place in the party during a debate... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Vatican officials: Swiss bank suspected of money laundering led to Pell conflict

The Holy See’s relationship with a disreputable Swiss bank triggered an internal dispute between the Secretariat of State and Vatican... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles at the USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 12, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Gomez: The Church belongs to Christ

Following his election as president of the US bishops' conference, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has noted that what... Read more

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Federal executions put on hold while court case moves forward

A federal judge on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction halting federal executions in the U.S., saying that a challenge to... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

China pressures Trump to veto bill of solidarity with Hong Kong protesters

After the US Congress passed a bill Wednesday showing solidarity with Hong Kong protesters, China threatened President Trump if he... Read more

Thai religious await Pope Francis in St. Peter parish in Bangkok, Nov. 22, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis asks priests, religious in Thailand to inculturate the Gospel

In a meeting with priests and religious in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis urged an inculturation of the Gospel which allows... Read more