Archive for February 25, 2020

Prime Minister Thomas Thabane of Lesotho at the United Nations. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon,JD Flynn

Lesotho PM murder case could have canon law consequences

Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been charged with the murder of his estranged former wife. The trial could also have an canonical... Read more

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Indian bishop charged with rape faces allegation from second nun

It has emerged that a second nun of the Missionaries of Jesus has accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur of... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral in Ponce, Puerto Rico. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Supreme Court sends back case against Puerto Rican archdiocese

The Supreme Court has sent a case concerning the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico, back to Puerto Rican courts.... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

What do Catholics believe about the Church, the devil, and faith? A new poll sheds light

A poll released Monday provides new insight into the religious practices, beliefs, and other demographic trends of U.S. Catholics.  Read more

Interior of the Senate Chamber in the Canadian Parliament. ?w=200&h=150

Canadian bill to allow medical suicide even if death not 'reasonably foreseeable'

The bill will introduce “new and modified safeguards” for people eligible for euthanasia but who are not predicted to die in the immediate... Read more

Heidi Crowter, right, with other demonstrators. Courtesy, Don't Screen Us Out?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Woman with Down syndrome aims to change UK abortion laws

A 24-year-old British woman with Down syndrome has launched a lawsuit against the UK government, seeking to change British laws... Read more

A reflection shot turns the US Capitol upside down. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Senate fails to pass two pro-life bills on same day

The Senate on Tuesday failed to pass two pro-life bills to protect unborn babies who can feel pain, and babies... Read more

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Canadian bishops lament Vanier's misconduct, while affirming value of L'Arche

The Canadian bishops' conference decried Monday the sexual misconduct of Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche International.  Read more

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City, S.D. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

S. Dakota dioceses focus on healing, after statute of limitations bill fails

The South Dakota legislature has killed a bill that would have opened a two-year window for childhood victims of sexual... Read more

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US Supreme Court rules in favor of border patrol agent in cross-border shooting

The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case of a border patrol agent who shot and killed... Read more

Bishop Kevin Rhoades. CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

Catholics must reject social media anti-Semitism, Indiana bishop says

The Catholic Church has “firmly condemned” anti-Semitism, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana said Feb. 19, warning... Read more

Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Detroit Catholics say archdiocese fabricated rape charge against pastor

A group of Detroit Catholics has filed a lawsuit claiming that the Archdiocese of Detroit fabricated an allegation of rape... Read more