A panel of Court of Appeal judges has halted a court-ordered abortion in the United Kingdom, overturning a decision made June 21 in a case involving a mentally disabled woman.
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‘Religious Freedom Week’ 2019 Comes at Especially Menacing Moment
Yesterday officially kicked off the U.S. bishops’ annual “Religious Freedom Week,” which is a bit of an exercise in rebranding.
On Corpus Christi, Pope Says Eucharist Is the Antidote to Selfishness
On the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi Sunday, Pope Francis said that in a culture obsessed with profit and personal gain, the Eucharist is a remedy for selfishness, inviting people to imitate Christ in sharing themselves with and for others.
Catholic Shelters In Mexico Rely on People’s Goodwill
The directors of Catholic-operated migrant shelters rejected a portrayal by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador that they mismanaged government money, saying they survived on donations and the good will of generous individuals.
Bishop to Remain With Hong Kong Protesters ‘No Matter How Long They Stay’
As massive protests continued in Hong Kong, the Auxiliary Bishop pledged to remain with those opposing a controversial extradition bill and the resignation of the Chinese territory’s leader.
Quebec Government Passes Canada’s Strictest Secularism Bill
A new law in Quebec prohibits the wearing of religious symbols or clothing by some government employees, including public school teachers, state lawyers, judges and police officers.
Don’t Let Quake Shake Your Hope, Pope Tells Earthquake Survivors
Visiting the families in temporary housing, Pope Francis kept urging them to keep hold of hope, and he did the same in his homily.
Married Priests Officially on the Agenda During Amazon Synod
Whenever he’s been approached about the issue, Pope Francis is clear that priestly celibacy is not up for grabs, despite the fact that it is a discipline and not doctrine.
Pope Francis Says There Can Be No Justice Without ‘Social Rights’
According to Pope Francis, the world today is living in an era of changes where “the soul of our peoples is at stake.”
Pope Says Holy Spirit Brings Harmony to World of Contradictions
Francis noted that even though the Spirit is both the first and final thing the Church needs, it only goes where He is invited.