In Japan, Church finds 16 cases of child sex abuse
April 3, 2020
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An investigation by the country’s bishops found 16 cases of sexual abuse of minors by clerics, which occurred from the 1950s to 2010s
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes closed churches will reopen soon
April 3, 2020
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The Vatican Secretary of State said that he hopes churches closed because of the coronavirus crisis will reopen “as soon as possible.”
Philippines parish cancels planned ‘online general absolution’
April 2, 2020
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“The penitent must be physically present — meaning, the priest who absolves and the penitent who receives the absolution must be in the same place”
China owes ‘apology and compensation’ for coronavirus, says cardinal
April 2, 2020
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Poor countries are suffering from the coronavirus because of the Chinese Communist Party’s negligence and repression, Cardinal Bo said
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
April 2, 2020
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Mother Teresa’s example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said
Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
April 2, 2020
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As the British Parliament’s permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, pro-life leaders strongly criticised the change
Can I confess? Or be anointed? Here’s what’s suspended – or not – in your diocese
April 2, 2020
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Here’s what sacraments are still available in US dioceses
Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
April 1, 2020
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The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy
Don’t be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
April 1, 2020
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It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said
Bishop ‘shocked’ by permission for at-home medical abortions
March 31, 2020
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The British government’s plans to allow women to have early abortions at home without medical supervision during the coronavirus crisis will “further endanger women”, Bishop Sherrington said
Texas coronavirus abortion rule back, after court grants stay
March 31, 2020
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A Texas order prohibiting most abortions during the novel coronavirus pandemic is temporarily back in effect
Federal judges stop states designating abortion ‘non-essential’
March 31, 2020
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Federal judges in Texas, Alabama, and Ohio have halted state rules that would limit or halt entirely abortions during the coronavirus pandemic