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Ecuadorian court approves decriminalizing abortion in cases of rape
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador ruled Wednesday to approve the decriminalization of abortion in cases of rape. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of South Korean Cardinal Cheong
The cardinal sought to bring peace and unification to the Korean peninsula. Read more
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50
The new regulation is part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law. Read more
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Polish Catholics commemorate fifth of diocesan priests killed in World War II
Around 2,000 of Poland’s 10,000 diocesan priests perished during the Nazi German occupation. Read more
Texas bill proposes longer waiting limit for divorce: a small step to strengthen marriage?
A Texas legislator has again proposed extending the waiting limit on no-fault divorce, a proposal that has drawn support from... Read more
Arizona disability abortion ban will protect mothers and unborn babies, Catholic bishops say
The Catholic bishops of Arizona on Tuesday applauded the passage of an expansive state law that they say will help... Read more
14 years of legal abortion in Mexico City called a government 'failure'
Fourteen years after the legalization of abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy in Mexico City, a local pro-life... Read more
Five Catholic priests in Indian diocese die of COVID-19 in 10 days
One bishop said: “I have seven priests in hospital right now, and those are the lucky ones who found a... Read more
Scottish bishops' leader laments ‘disturbing’ public worship ban in Ireland
Bishop Hugh Gilbert said that “to enact legislation that criminalizes those who gather to celebrate Holy Mass is indeed extreme... Read more
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Actor in 'The Chosen' praises show’s message for people with disabilities
An actor on the internet show The Chosen, which tells the story of Jesus, praised the show’s accommodation of his... Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Cardinal Pell: ‘The duty of the German bishops is to uphold the teachings of Scripture’
“I think that there is a percentage of the German Church that seems to be resolutely heading in the wrong... Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
Alleged Massachusetts abuse victim requests outside judge in suit, citing diocese's influence
Lawyers for an alleged abuse victim in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts have asked the state’s chief justice to... Read more
New nuncio to Benin, Togo consecrated a bishop
The episcopal consecration of Archbishop Mark Miles, who was appointed apostolic nuncio to Benin and Togo earlier this year, was... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese questions need for attorney general's review of clergy abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee said on Tuesday that it is concerned that the Wisconsin attorney general’s planned review of reports... Read more
Church in Cuba announces activities for the Year of the Family
The Cuban Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Committee on the Family announced a three month period of activities to celebrate... Read more
Cardinal Marx renounces honor from German president after abuse survivors’ criticism
Marx asked German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier not to bestow the Federal Cross of Merit on him. Read more
Two parishes in the Sacramento diocese vandalized
Two parishes in the Diocese of Sacramento suffered similar acts of vandalism in the past two weeks. Read more
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Postulator: St. John Paul II remains a ‘prophetic voice’ seven years after canonization
“At the beginning of this process, Pope Benedict XVI gave me a clear instruction: work fast but work well.” Read more
