Christ can overcome racism, Minnesota priest says at George Floyd prayer service
May 30, 2020
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The love of Christ can overcome the sin of racism, the pastor of a historic Minnesota African-American parish said
‘Racism is not a thing of the past’ – US bishops respond to George Floyd killing
May 30, 2020
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Leaders of the US bishops’ conference said the fight to eradicate racism is a pro-life issue
Hearing ‘cry of the poor’ is key message of ‘Laudato si’, Cardinal Turkson says
May 30, 2020
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Cardinal Peter Turkson has said that the principle of “non-violence” extends beyond opposing physical violence, and must include the protection of human rights from exploitation
Nuns put altar bread production on hold as they weather pandemic
May 29, 2020
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Normally, St Cecilia’s Abbey produces millions of hosts a year, bringing revenue to the community of Benedictine nuns on the Isle of Wight.
Pope Francis to join Anglican archbishops for Pentecost service
May 29, 2020
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Pope Francis will take part in an online service with the Anglican archbishops of Canterbury and York on the feast of Pentecost
Election fraud case goes to court after Burundi bishops raise concerns
May 29, 2020
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The country’s Catholic bishops have raised concerns about voting “irregularities”
Churches to reopen for public Mass in Philadelphia
May 29, 2020
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that churches will reopen for public Mass from 5 June, but with restrictions.
MPs propose bill to ban late abortions for cleft palate, cleft lip and club foot
May 29, 2020
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A cross-party group of MPs have launched a bill to ban late-term abortions carried out on the grounds of minor physical abnormalities.
German bishop quits synodal forum endorsing ‘polyvalent sexuality’
May 29, 2020
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Bishop Dominikus Schwaderlapp said the forum was trying to cast into doubt fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church
St Cloud diocese reaches settlement on abuse claims, will file for bankruptcy
May 29, 2020
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The Diocese of St Cloud, Minnesota will pay $22.5 million to sexual abuse survivors and file for bankruptcy.
Catholic gift shops near Vatican struggle to reopen after coronavirus lockdown
May 29, 2020
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Walking toward St Peter’s Square, one sees sign after sign posted on the closed doors of religious gift shops and other local businesses: “Without help from the government, we cannot reopen.”
Diocese of Pittsburgh announces next round of parish mergers
May 29, 2020
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The Diocese of Pittsburgh will initiate another round of mergers, bringing its current 152 parishes down to 106