WASHINGTON (CNS) – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said in a new report it finds there is “a troubling rise in intolerant content” in Saudi textbooks that promote “hatred and violence” against non-Muslims, women and gay men.
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During WYD in Panama, Pope To Visit Sick and Jailed Youth
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – When Pope Francis visits Panama for World Youth Day in January, he will meet with young people not able to attend the festivities: some in jail and with some living with HIV.
CDC: US Abortion Rates Down
The archbishop who chairs the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities cheered news that the abortion rate in the United States continues to shrink, as does the number of abortions overall.
Memphis Under Bishop Holley Offers Object Lesson for New Bishops Everywhere
Just over two years ago, Bishop Martin Holley was installed as the new head of the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll, promising priests that he would be “a father and a pastor who serves,” and vowing to “learn from and share with these sons of Christ.”
CDC Report Shows Continued Decline in U.S. Abortion Rate
The abortion rate in the United States continues to decline, as do the number of abortions overall, according to a report issued Nov. 21 by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Cardinal Cupich Calls February Abuse Summit Start of a ‘Worldwide Reform’
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, named Friday by Pope Francis to the planning committee for February’s high-stakes Vatican meeting on sex abuse, says the pope is seeking the “full involvement of the global Church in assuring the protection of children.”
Ohio Passes Ban on Abortion After Heartbeat Detected
The Ohio House for the second time in two years has passed a ban on abortion after the fetal heartbeat is detected, which could occur within the first six weeks of pregnancy.
Midterms Show Faith Matters in US Politics
Two weeks after a Democratic “blue wave” swept Congress, Catholics gathered at Georgetown University to parse the role of the 73 percent of self-identified Christian voters who participated in the midterm elections.
Reading of Edict at Mass Opens Canonization Cause for Sister Thea Bowman
Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz of Jackson read the edict to open the sainthood cause for Sister Thea Bowman at Mass Nov. 18 at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in downtown Jackson.
Catholic Extension Gives Emergency Funding to Help Migrants at Border
Catholic Extension has given $25,000 in emergency funding to a facility in the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, and is urging donors around the country to provide aid to meet the needs of migrants being released from detention daily.