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Warnings about Bishop Bransfield went unheeded, report says
July 04, 2019
Allegations of financial impropriety against former Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Michael Bransfield went unheeded for years, according to a new report. Letters from lay men and woman, and from Bransfield’s own chancery staff raised serious concerns about the bishop’s spending and that he was using diocesan resources to “purchase influence.” On July 3, the Washington Post reported
Doctors to remove nutrition from disabled Frenchman
July 03, 2019
Doctors have said they will begin to remove intravenous feeding tubes from Vincent Lambert, though his parents have asked international authorities to intervene to avoid the death of the man, who requires artificial life support due to a severe injury. “Vincent is not at the end of his life, he is not a vegetable,” his
French court orders severely disabled man be disconnected from food, water
June 29, 2019
The highest civil court in France has ordered that food and water may be removed from a severely disabled man, who has been artificially fed and hydrated in a hospital in the country for over 10 years. The Court of Cassation ruled Friday that Vincent Lambert, 42, can be taken off life support. This is
Chinese priests do not need to register with government, Vatican says
June 29, 2019
The Vatican issued new guidance for priests and bishops in mainland China on Friday, addressing government requirements that clergy register with the Communist government. The document, issued by the Vatican June 28, provides “pastoral guidelines of the Holy See concerning the civil registration of clergy in China.” While recognizing the need to continue efforts to
Spanish bishops offer collaboration with attorney general in abuse investigation
June 28, 2019
The spokesman for the Spanish bishops’ conference has expressed the desire of the Church in Spain to collaborate with the attorney general’s office, after the publication of a report accusing the bishops of opacity in the identification of sexual abuse. “We are willing and everything that we can do to join forces is good for
Democratic candidates tout abortion credentials in first debate
June 28, 2019
Taxpayer funding for abortions is a matter of “justice” for men and women Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro said during the first Democratic primary debate Wednesday. Castro’s comments were echoed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who said that she does not support any restrictions on abortion, and wants to see the Roe v.Wade decision codified into
Fulton Sheen’s remains arrive in Peoria; sainthood cause resumes
June 28, 2019
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s remains have been transferred from the Archdiocese of New York to Peoria, Illinois, after three years of litigation, clearing the way for the former archbishop’s sainthood cause to go forward. Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria announced today that Sheen’s remains had been transferred from St. Patrick Cathedral, New York, to the
No evidence that Notre-Dame fire was intentional, investigators say
June 28, 2019
An initial investigation into the devastating fire that consumed much of Notre-Dame cathedral in April has found no signs of criminal action behind the blaze, French officials said Wednesday. Chief Prosecutor of Paris Remy Heitz said in a statement that the investigations so far have not been able to pinpoint a cause of the fire
Due to backlash, Pell to live in ‘secure compound’ if appeal succeeds
June 25, 2019
While Cardinal George Pell of Australia is appealing his sexual abuse conviction in court, he and his supporters are making arrangements for a “safe hideaway” for the cleric, should his conviction be overturned. According to The Australian, the risk of backlash and threats against the cardinal are so high that he is seeking a “secure
Austrian women’s football team states regret over cancelled game with Vatican club
June 25, 2019
Vienna’s FC Mariahilf football team has issued a statement of regret after a friendly with the Vatican women’s football team was cancelled on Saturday after several FCM members lifted their jerseys whilst the Vatican anthem was playing, displaying painted ovaries and pro-abortion messages. The Vatican soccer team, who had been invited to Vienna by FCM,
Tens of thousands protest abortion and gay marriage in Ecuador
June 25, 2019
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections, and parental rights. Organizers said more than 100,000 people attended the march, which had as its theme, “Respect the Constitution, the family and life.” The demonstrators demanded the nullification of a ruling by the Constitutional
High school removes teacher in same-sex marriage to keep Catholic identity
June 25, 2019
A Catholic high school in the Indianapolis archdiocese has said it will comply with the archbishop’s instructions to stop employing a teacher in a same-sex marriage. The decision comes days after a Jesuit high school in the archdiocese refused to comply with a similar instruction and had its Catholic status stripped by Archbishop Charles Thompson.
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