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Court rules Daleiden’s undercover videos caused ‘substantial harm’ to Planned Parenthood
November 18, 2019
A pro-life organization said that “justice was not done,” after a federal court found that pro-life advocate David Daleiden’s Center for Medical Progress caused “substantial harm” to Planned Parenthood by secretly recording meetings with abortion doctors and staff to expose their business practices. “Justice was not done today in San Francisco. While top Planned Parenthood
Pope Francis braves rain to visit homeless in St Peter’s Square
November 17, 2019
On a rainy Friday in Rome, Pope Francis popped over to St. Peter’s Square to greet the poor and homeless receiving treatment at a mobile medical clinic this week. A now-annual tradition leading up to the World Day of the Poor, the mobile clinic offers free visits with specialists to Rome’s poor and homeless population.
Disagreements escalate over Notre-Dame rebuilding project
November 15, 2019
Tensions are reportedly running high between French authorities overseeing the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, as they create plans to rebuild the church damaged by fire earlier this year. Army General Jean-Louis Georgelin and the architect on the project, Philippe Villeneuve, disagree over whether the cathedral’s new spire should look modern or medieval, the
Bishop DiMarzio denies allegations of sexual abuse
November 14, 2019
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn is rejecting an allegation that he sexually molested a minor in the 1970s, calling it a “false allegation.” Allegations were reported Wednesday against DiMarzio, who recently concluded an investigation into accusations of cover-up against Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo. “I am just learning about this allegation,” DiMarzio told the Associated
New Zealand to hold referendum on euthanasia, assisted suicide
November 14, 2019
The New Zealand Parliament voted in favor of legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide Wednesday, sending the bill to a referendum next year. The End of Life Choice Bill was passed November 13 by a vote of 69-51. It would allow terminally ill persons who have six months or fewer to live to be euthanized or
Vandalization of Irish Carmelite monastery shocks locals
November 14, 2019
A group broke into an Irish Carmelite monastery during the daytime, vandalized its chapel and shouted slurs at the elderly nuns who lived there on Monday. “The poor sisters who live there play such an integral part of life in the area and it’s outrageous that a small group of thugs would target them like
Blessed Sacrament stolen from Texas Catholic parish
November 12, 2019
The pastor of a Catholic parish in El Paso, Texas is calling for prayer and reparation after a tabernacle containing the Eucharist was stolen from the church. On October 28, Holy Spirit Parish in Horizon City was broken into by unknown individuals. “It is with a very saddened heart that I write these words to
Australian High Court refers Cardinal Pell’s appeal of sex abuse conviction
November 12, 2019
The Australian High Court announced Tuesday that Cardinal George Pell’s application for special leave to appeal has been referred to the full court for decision. Pell is seeking to appeal an August decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria to uphold his conviction for child sexual abuse. His application will now be considered by
Corpus Christi bishop donates bone marrow to save a mother’s life
November 11, 2019
This week, Bishop Michael Mulvey of Corpus Christi reflected on bone marrow donations and the life of the mother whom he helped save. Before he became a bishop, Michael Mulvey joined the Be the Match Registry, the world’s largest register for bone marrow transplants (BMT), which is run by the National Marrow Donor Program. After
Decision imminent on fate of Cardinal Pell High Court appeal
November 11, 2019
Australia’s High Court will announce on Wednesday whether it will hear Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction on sexual abuse charges. Two judges on the country’s highest court will announce whether the full court’s seven judges will hear their appeal, the Associated Press reports. The court rejects about 90% of appeals. In August, sources
Police raid former offices of Argentine bishop charged with fraud, sex assault
November 09, 2019
Local civil authorities on Thursday raided the chancery of the Diocese of Orán, where Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta was bishop from 2013 to 2017. Bishop Zanchetta has been charged with sexual assault, as well as fraud and mismanagement of funds. He was charged in June with assaulting two seminarians. Orán’s Economic Crime Unit raided offices in
N Ireland abortion law plans ‘devastating’, pro-life leader objects
November 08, 2019
Northern Ireland’s proposed abortion law drew strong objections from pro-life advocates who said it removes almost all legal protection for unborn babies. They added that it drops many safeguards provided in other parts of the U.K., allows non-doctors to perform abortions, and allows abortion of disabled babies as far as birth. “Because of the pro-life
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