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Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
The dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers,... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn laments exodus of Austrian Catholics
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has said that he regrets that an increasing number of people are leaving the Church in Austria. Read more
Austrian bishop says he launched study, but not book, on Catholic blessings for same-sex couples
The newly elected president of the Austrian bishops’ conference has sought to clarify his role in the publication of a... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn welcomes successor after 22 years at helm of bishops’ conference
Austria’s bishops elected a new president Tuesday, ending Cardinal Christoph Schönborn’s 22-year term at the helm of the country’s bishops’... Read more
Book calling for Catholic blessing of homosexual couples was requested by Austrian bishops' conference
A book considering how homosexual couples might receive a formal, liturgical blessing of their union in the Catholic Church was... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Austria May 15
Public Masses will resume in Austria from May 15, the country’s chancellor has said. Read more
European court upholds conviction of woman accused of insulting Muhammed
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) this week upheld a conviction against an Austrian woman who called the Islamic... Read more
Pope, Austrian Chancellor discuss migration, nuclear disarmament
On Monday, Pope Francis and Europe's youngest political leader met at the Vatican, where they discussed an array of issues... Read more
