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Rise in crimes against churches in France shock Catholics
July 12, 2019
Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock to the community, questions about the perpetrators, and debates over what the attacks might mean about French culture and the place of Christianity. “Those downplaying the vandalism, which include most leading newspapers and politicians, point
Forced abortion judge ignored family and human rights, appeal court finds
July 12, 2019
Courts in the United Kingdom have released the text of judicial decisions in the case of a disabled woman orginally ordered to undergo a forced late-term abortion. The decisions, made available on July 11, reveal that the woman was hours away from being made to undergo the procedure at the time the Court of Appeals
Russian Orthodox Church considers ending blessings for nuclear weapons
July 11, 2019
The Russian Orthodox Church is debating an end to the practice of blessing large scale weapons, including nuclear missiles. Last month, a committee on ecclesial law met in Moscow and recommended ending the practice of blessing missiles and warheads, and suggested that priests should instead bless only individual soldiers and their personal weapons. According to
Catholic school teacher fired for gay marriage sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis
July 11, 2019
A teacher at a Catholic school in Indianapolis whose contract was terminated due to his same-sex marriage is suing the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, one day after reaching a settlement with the school. Local news station RTV6 reported that former Cathedral High School teacher Joshua Payne-Elliott filed a lawsuit claiming that the archdiocese illegally interfered in
Say Mass for Vincent Lambert, Paris archbishop tells priests
July 10, 2019
The Archbishop of Paris, Michael Aupetit, has asked priests of his archdiocese to offer Mass for the intention of Vincent Lambert, the 42 year-old quadriplegic man nearing death in a French hospital after doctors withdrew food and water on Sunday. “Dear brothers,” the archbishop wrote July 9, “it is now the time for contemplation, for
Archbishop Kurtz announces cancer diagnosis, asks for prayers
July 10, 2019
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz requested prayers on Wednesday as he announced that he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and will soon undergo treatment. The Archbishop of Louisville announced he will be out of the archdiocese for three months while he receives treatment. “I have been diagnosed with urothelial carcinoma in my bladder and prostate and
Chaput: ‘Never accept’ separation of faith from political engagement
July 10, 2019
Christians are called to win the battle of ideas and values in secular society, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said on Tuesday. In a speech delivered to the Alliance Defending Freedom Summit on Religious Liberty on July 9, the archbishop said authentic religious freedom is essential in shaping a society of love, “the animating spirit of all
Northern Ireland bishops denounce ‘undemocratic’ attempt to expand abortion
July 09, 2019
Bishops in Northern Ireland have spoken out against amendments to a bill in the British parliament that would liberalize abortion provision in the region, bypassing its self-governance. Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh said July 6 that he is “deeply concerned by suggestions that amendments are being considered to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill …
Thousands of Irish pro-lifers rally in Dublin, say abortion law must go
July 09, 2019
An estimated 10,000 Irish pro-life advocates attended the first major pro-life rally and march in Ireland since the country implemented permissive abortion legislation, with speakers emphasizing their determination to continue working to restore legal protections for unborn children. The July 6 march began at Dublin’s Parnell Square and ended at the Customs House, where the
Holy See waives diplomatic immunity for accused nuncio to France
July 08, 2019
The Holy See has announced it has revoked the diplomatic immunity of the apostolic nuncio to France, Archbishop Luigi Ventura, clearing the way for the diplomat to face criminal charges in that country. In a July 8 statement, interim head of Vatican communications Alessandro Gisotti confirmed that the archbishop’s immunity had been waived. “I can
Australian government proposes religious discrimination bill
July 08, 2019
Australia’s coalition government has proposed the introduction of legislation that would make it unlawful to discriminate against people on the ground of their religious belief or activity. The proposal is being made to implement a commitment made in the 2019 federal election. The legislation would also establish a religious freedom commissioner at the Australian Human
Viganò criticizes Pope Francis’ handling of abuse allegations
July 06, 2019
Recently published remarks from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano take aim at two situations described by the former nuncio as “allegations of offenses against minors during Pope Francis’ tenure.” In fact, in both cases described by Vigano, the alleged sexual abuse and initial accusations to Church authorities occured before Pope Francis became pope in March 2013.
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