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Catholics in Poland launch week of prayer for protection of life on St. Joseph’s feast day

March 19, 2021

The week-long pro-life initiative, starting on March 19, is supported by Catholic bishops in dioceses across the country.

German Catholic archbishop offers to resign from office after abuse report findings

March 19, 2021

Archbishop Stefan Hesse of Hamburg made his brief declaration live on YouTube March 18, saying: “I am of the firm conviction that taking responsibility is part of our duty to actively deal with this dark chapter in the best possible way and to move towards a better future for everyone, first and foremost for the victims themselves.”

New Mexico Senate passes assisted suicide bill

March 18, 2021

Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe earlier this month decried the proposed law as “the worst in the nation” and a threat to the vulnerable.

Pro-life Democrats organize ‘Day of Action’ in support of Hyde Amendment

March 17, 2021

Named for the late congressman Henry Hyde of Illinois, the Hyde Amendment is longstanding federal policy that prohibits the use of taxpayer funds for elective abortions. However, the policy is not permanent law and must be attached to individual appropriations bills in order to take effect.

Vatican diplomat criticizes ‘divisive’ UN Human Rights Council report on Islamophobia

March 12, 2021

Addressing the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, March 4, Archbishop Ivan Jurkovič said that the report could prove to be “divisive” because it focused on one religious group to the exclusion of others.

Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers

March 10, 2021

The diocese is required under bankruptcy rules to have expenses such as the hiring of lawyers approved by a court. The diocese had argued that it was obligated under its bylaws to pay the bishops’ legal fees, but the judge disagreed.

Pope Francis: Keep praying for ‘our sorely tried brothers and sisters’ in Iraq

March 10, 2021

He said that by visiting Iraq, he had fulfilled a dream of his predecessor Pope John Paul II, who had hoped to mark the turn of the millennium with a journey “in the footsteps of Abraham,” but was unable to travel to the ancient city of Ur.

Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace as trial of Derek Chauvin begins

March 09, 2021

Chauvin is being charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter for the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a Black man, died on May 25 in Minneapolis after he was restrained by Chauvin during an attempted arrest. Video footage of the arrest taken by bystanders revealed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes, as Floyd audibly moaned and said he couldn’t breathe. Floyd appeared to be unconscious by the end of the video, which went viral.

Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern

March 09, 2021

Over 51% of voters backed the measure in a March 7 vote. The ban on facial coverings in public places does not mention Islam directly but was presented as a burqa ban. It would also affect protesters who wear ski masks and bandanas. The ban exempts venues that are religious institutions, facial coverings used for health reasons and masks used for traditional Carnival celebrations.

Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Iraq

March 08, 2021

CNA’s full transcript of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Baghdad, Iraq, to Rome, Italy on March 8, 2021.

Pope Francis: Meeting with Iraq’s top Shiite cleric offered ‘universal message’ of fraternity

March 08, 2021

During an in-flight press conference on the flight back to Rome March 8, the pope was asked if the meeting with al-Sistani was a message to the religious leaders of Iran.

Report: Patients being offered assisted suicide in apparent policy violation

February 28, 2021

Officially known in Canada as MAID (medical aid in dying), euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide were legalized in the country during June 2016. Since then, nearly 14,000 people have ended their lives through MAID in Canada as of 2019.

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