Nearly 70 acts of violence against such centers have been recorded since May.
Bill calls for protecting pregnancy care centers, investigating attacks
Strong education will build a ‘better world,’ cardinal tells U.N. summit
Cardinal Parolin explained, the church has “always accompanied evangelization with the transmission of knowledge, culture and science.”
Pope calls for increased assistance to those hit by Hurricane Fiona
As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for greater solidarity in assisting all those affected.
Pope praises Kazakhstan’s support of nuclear weapons ban, peace
During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 21, the pope reflected on his trip to Kazakhstan Sept. 13-15 to support the small Catholic minority there and to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Pope decries savagery, monstrosities against people in Ukraine
Speaking to those gathered for his general audience in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 21, the pope asked that people pray and unite with “these people who are so noble and martyred.”
New German study finds Osnabrück Diocese ignored rights of abuse victims
The German Catholic news agency KNA said the study found that, until recently, officials had neglected to conduct adequate monitoring of clerics after they had been removed from their posts following accusations of abuse.
Bishops in Belgium authorize prayer for committed gay couples
While the Flemish-speaking bishops of Belgium have authorized the prayer, the Vatican said last year that the Church “does not have, and cannot have, the power to bless” same-sex unions.
France won’t extradite priest, 92, to Canada, but Oblates might expel him
On Sept. 14, during a meeting with a delegation of six Inuit from Canada, Father Rivoire denied the accusations made against him.