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Pope: The Church hears the outrage of young people at scandal
Pope Francis said in Estonia Tuesday he is aware of the negative feelings many young people have toward the Catholic... Read more
Irish health minister proposes abortion free-of-charge
Irish Health Minister Simon Harris has announced that he intends to make it possible for women in the Republic of... Read more
Mary shows how to be near those who suffer, Pope Francis says
Mary’s witness of standing beneath the cross of her Son teaches Catholics how to be close to those around them... Read more
Pope Francis in Latvia: Don't let Christianity become an artifact
During an ecumenical prayer service in Latvia Monday, Pope Francis warned Christians to not let the faith turn into another... Read more
In Lithuania, Francis tells priests to hear their people's cries
Pope Francis told priests and religious in Lithuania Sunday to listen to the cries of suffering that come from the... Read more
May Lithuania become model of fight for human rights, Pope prays at former KGB headquarters
Pope Francis prayed that Lithuania become an example of defense of human rights in a gathering Sunday with former 20th-century... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian life always includes the cross
As can be seen throughout history, the life of a Christian cannot escape the sacrifices and sorrows of the cross,... Read more
Pope Francis praises Lithuania’s history of hospitality
During his first speech in the Baltics Saturday, Pope Francis told Lithuanian authorities to take pride in their country’s history... Read more
Legal challenge to abortion law in Northern Ireland delayed
A legal challenge to the prosecution of a Northern Irish woman who allegedly procured abortifacient medication for her underage daughter... Read more
Pope's Baltics visit to honor those who sacrificed for freedom
Ahead of his visit to the Baltic states Sept. 22-25, Pope Francis praised liberty and said his trip would honor... Read more
Irish doctors question readiness to introduce legal abortion
Most physicians in the Republic of Ireland are unwilling to perform abortions despite the repeal of an amendment which legally... Read more
N Ireland court hears challenge to prosecution of woman over abortion pills
The High Court in Belfast began hearing a challenge Thursday to the decision to prosecute a woman who allegedly procured... Read more
Cardinal 'blanches' while celebrating recurring miracle of saint's liquefied blood
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe of Naples usually does not faint at the sight of blood. Read more
Ireland repeals Eighth Amendment, clearing path for legal abortion
The Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which provided legal protection for the unborn, was officially repealed Sept. 18. The... Read more
Canadian cardinal: Women should help screen, train priest applicants
Increasing the role of women in screening and training priests is among the steps that should be taken to prevent... Read more
UK politicians call for action against sex-selective abortion
British politicians have called for a review of the availibilty of early sex detection tests for pregnant women. The proposal... Read more
Half of Dutch bishops in late 20th century linked to abuse, report claims
A report published Saturday by a Dutch daily claims that just over half of the Netherland's bishops between 1945 and... Read more
Pope Francis warns priests against living a double life
During a day trip to Sicily Saturday, Pope Francis told priests and religious to fight their vices and strive to... Read more
Do not avoid the wounds of the Church, pope says in Sicily
In Sicily Saturday, Pope Francis said the wounds of the Church and the world are the wounds of Christ, and... Read more
Clericalism at root of abuse scandals in Church, pope told Jesuits in Ireland
Pope Francis told a group of Jesuits during his visit to Dublin last month that elitism and clericalism in the... Read more
