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Amazon synod discussion groups support married priests, female deacons
At least four of the 12 language groups at the Amazon synod overtly propose the ordination of married men to... Read more
N Ireland sees effort to recall Assembly ahead of abortion changes
Pro-life groups in Northern Ireland are hopeful that there is sufficient support in the legislature to block an expansion of... Read more
New hotline connects women in crisis pregnancies to resources, community
When Pamela Whitehead takes a call for LoveLine, a new pregnancy helpline, she listens. Read more
DNA test could reveal if Catholic supply store killer was involved in 1985 murder
Last year, Thomas Bruce was accused of assaulting three women and killing one of them at the Catholic Supply of... Read more
Vatican denies Indian nun's appeal of dismissal from religious life for disobedience
The Congregation for the Oriental Churches has rejected the appeal of Sister Lucy Kalapura, who was dismissed from religious life... Read more
‘No one ever talked about McCarrick and the boys’
A man claiming to be a former child victim of Theodore McCarrick has written an open essay in response to... Read more
Sasse resolution: Church beliefs should not jeopardize tax-exempt status
One U.S. senator is looking to bring up a vote on protecting churches from attempts to police their beliefs, after... Read more
Bishops in Middle East urge prayer for northern Syria
Bishops in Syria and Iraq have called for worldwide prayer as fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces further destabilizes northern... Read more
Moroccan king pardons woman who procured abortion, those who participated
Morocco's king pardoned Wednesday a journalist, her fiance, and the medical team who last month were found guilty of procuring... Read more
Brazilian bishop: Yes, Amazon people can understand celibacy
A retired bishop from Brazil has spoken out against the claim that married priests are necessary in the Amazon region... Read more
Gonzaga, Catholic Charities team up to offer immigration legal assistance
Gonzaga University Law School in Spokane is partnering with Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington to offer immigration legal assistance to... Read more
Catholic snakebite clinic in India saves thousands of lives each year
In most religious orders’ novitiate year, prospective sisters study and pray. Sister Crescencia Sun, however, had another habit to acquire:... Read more
UN set to elect slave state to human rights council
Mauritania, the west African nation where slavery remains a widespread practice, is expected to be voted on to the United... Read more
Legal assisted suicide puts people with disabilities at risk, report finds
Leaders in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded the National Council on Disability for its recent research on the... Read more
Poland's ruling party accused of trying to ban sex education
The Law and Justice Party (PiS) is supporting a law that would criminalize the “promotion of underage sexual activity” to... Read more
Analysis: A pink dolphin, a carved image, and inculturation at the Amazon synod
At a “moment of Amazon spirituality” Oct. 16, in a church just down the street from St. Peter’s Square, a... Read more
Brazilian bishop: Lack of holiness among clerics an obstacle to vocations
A bishop in Brazil who is a member of the Amazon synod said Wednesday he believes a major obstacle to... Read more
Pope Francis: God has a universal desire for salvation
God wills the salvation of all persons, Pope Francis said in his General Audience Wednesday, refelcting on the Acts of... Read more
Pope puts virtue and family at center of World Food Day message
Pope Francis voiced his concerns about the world’s approach to food, and called for a global attitude of virtue towards... Read more
Vatican communications official: Carved figure at Amazon synod not Virgin Mary
Fr. Giacomo Costa, a communications official for the Amazon synod, said Wednesday a wooden figure of a nude pregnant woman,... Read more
