Archive for February 28, 2020

Al and Yousef Astfan, brothers from Syria in Krakow at World Youth Day 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Bishops propose Arab World Youth Day for Middle East Catholics

Bishops from the Middle East have proposed a regional youth gathering similar to World Youth Day for young Catholics from... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican launches task force to implement 'Vos estis' and 2011 abuse guidelines

The Vatican has created a task force to help under-resourced bishops’ conferences enact guidelines on the protection of minors and... Read more

Pope Francis offering Mass in Santa Marta today Feb. 28th, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis works from home for second day

Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City.... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Diocese of Buffalo files for bankruptcy

The Diocese of Buffalo announced on Friday that it is declaring bankruptcy; hundreds of abuse lawsuits have been filed against... Read more

US Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Brownback points to Nigeria, China and global spread of religious persecution

U.S. Ambassador at Large for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback has warned that religious persecution is spreading worldwide, and highlighted the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pontifical Academy for Life, tech companies, call for ethical use of AI technology

The Pontifical Academy for Life signed Friday, alongside presidents of IBM and Microsoft, a call for ethical and responsible use... Read more

Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar speaking at the Democratic National Convention summer session in San Francisco, California. ?w=200&h=150

Klobuchar open to pro-life votes, not pro-life laws

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar repeated her openness to pro-life voters but said that she is against proposed restrictions on abortion.  Read more

Pope Francis greets South Sudanese president Salva Kiir at the Vatican, April 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

South Sudan security concerns remain high as peace process takes a step forward

After a newly formed unity government for South Sudan was sworn in last week, security concerns in the world’s newest... Read more

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Justice Department weighs in on Kentucky religious freedom case

Chelsey Nelson, a photographer with her own business, sued the city of Louisville over an ordinance she says would compel... Read more

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Some Kansas nuns urge Medicaid expansion despite risk of taxpayer-funded abortions

Despite cautioning from the Kansas Catholic Conference that Medicaid expansion in the state could lead to more state-funded abortions, a... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Canadian hospice forced to close after refusing to offer assisted dying

A hospice in Canada has lost its funding and is being forced to close after refusing to offer medically assisted suicide.  Read more

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Congressman tries to add 'Born Alive' protections to vaping bill

The House of Representatives on Friday blocked an attempt to add legislation to protect infants who survive botched abortion attempts... Read more