Archive for January 22, 2020

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Mexican bishop: Migrant caravan should be ‘treated like brothers’

The bishop of the southern Mexican border town of Tapachula is calling for members of an incoming migrant caravan to... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Christians can unite in welcoming migrants, each other

Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Pro-life group announces $52 million war chest for 2020 election

A pro-life political group has announced its plans to support President Donald Trump and pro-life senatorial candidates in their 2020... Read more

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen speaks at a press conference on Jan. 22, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Taiwan president appeals to Pope Francis over China’s 'abuse of power'

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis describing China’s aggression and persecution of religion as “obstacles to peace,”... Read more

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Supreme Court will not fast track new ACA appeal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to fast-track hearing a new appeal of the Affordable Care Act. The decision comes... Read more

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DOJ files brief in support of Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban

The Department of Justice is officially supporting Ohio’s Down syndrome abortion ban before a federal circuit court.  Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Perform euthanasia or lose government funding, Canadian hospice told

A Canadian hospice is at risk of losing its government funding over its refusal to euthanize patients who request an... Read more

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Revision of Criminal Code could legalize abortion throughout Mexico

Pro-life advocates in Mexico are speaking out against a leaked draft copy of Mexico’s revised National Criminal Code, which would... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Virginia parish to hold holy hour against planned black mass

A parish in Chesapeake, Virginia will host a Holy Hour of Reparation on Saturday to spiritually combat a scheduled black... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput asks Pakistani PM to follow through on religious liberty

On behalf of Philadelphia’s Pakistani Catholic community, Archbishop Charles Chaput encouraged the Pakistani prime minister Tuesday to shape a culture... Read more

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On 'Roe' anniversary, bishops announce parish initiative to help pregnant women  

While lamenting the anniversaries of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions that mandate legal abortion nationwide, the U.S. bishops announced... Read more

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US bishops speak up on school choice as Supreme Court hears case

States should not deny tax credit programs to families who choose religious private schools, said members of the U.S. Conference... Read more

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Survey finds significant 'pro-choice' support for abortion regulations

Americans favor returning abortion restrictions to the states, favor a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and are... Read more

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President Donald Trump to attend March for Life on Friday 

U.S. President Donald Trump will address the national March for Life in person on Friday, making him the first president... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Minnesota abuse survivors to speak at 'restorative justice' conference

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is set to open a conference for survivors of clerical sexual abuse on... Read more