Archive for November 22, 2019

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Notre Dame conference to focus on call to lay leadership

A professor at the University of Notre Dame has offered his reflections on lay leadership in the Church, in preparation... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

How this Croatian cardinal saved thousands of Jewish lives

The story of Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope to Thai bishops: Stand with the poor, the exploited

Pope Francis told bishops from Thailand and other countries in Asia Friday to stand with and intercede for their people,... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Religious freedom a 'moral imperative,' pope tells leaders of major religions in Thailand

In a meeting with leaders of major religions in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of upholding human dignity... Read more

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Pope Francis in Thailand: Friendship with Jesus lights your path

Pope Francis told young people in Thailand Friday that the secret to happiness is to be deeply rooted in faith... Read more

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Ban on elderly nun’s habit in retirement home went too far, French mayor says

An elderly nun in France has received an apology from a French mayor after retirement home staff wrongly rejected her,... Read more

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Missing Zanchetta not in 'rebellion' over court proceedings, spokesman claims

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has denied that he is avoiding a return to Argentina, where he is being prosecuted for “aggravated... Read more

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Trump asked to oppose funding amendment undermining Mexico City Policy

A group of pro-life leaders, including the US bishops’ pro-life chair, wrote Thursday to President Donald Trump urging him to... Read more

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Boston seminary report: 'isolated incidents' but no 'culture of abuse'

An independent investigation into the Archdiocese of Boston’s St. John’s Seminary has found incidents of sexual misconduct but no seminary-wide... Read more

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Catholic politician kicked out of UK party over religious beliefs

Rob Flello was removed as a Liberal Democrat candidate for Parliament over his views on same-sex marriage and abortion.  Read more

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By Perry West

Pa. Catholic conference: Gov. Wolf failed to protect 'humanity's most vulnerable lives' with Down syndrome abortion veto

Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf this week vetoed a bill that would have banned the abortion of children prenatally diagnosed with... Read more

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Proposed changes to US Commission on International Religious Freedom draw fire

With the current authorization for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expiring this year, proposed changes to the... Read more

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Bolivian bishops: 'Enough violence! Enough death!'

The Bolivian bishops’ conference called for an end to violence, as protests continue in the wake of former president Evo... Read more