Archive for October 18, 2019

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By Courtney Mares

Amazon synod discussion groups support married priests, female deacons

At least four of the 12 language groups at the Amazon synod overtly propose the ordination of married men to... Read more

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal. ?w=200&h=150

Hong Kong court says redefining marriage is beyond its authority

A court in Hong Kong has ruled against the recognition of same-sex partnerships, upholding the government’s policy of not recognizing... Read more

Haitian security personnel arrive as people clash with police during funerals organised by opposition groups in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oct. 16, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic aid group expresses concern over Haiti unrest

Political conditions in Haiti have disrupted aid programs and increased economic hardships, leaving Catholic Relief Services concerned about another humanitarian... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Archdiocese of Washington opposes local bill to legalize prostitution 

The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was one of many organizations that testified Thursday during a hearing on a bill to... Read more

Soldiers patrol in Culiacan on Oct. 18, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Mexican diocese prays for peace as capture, release of El Chapo's son sparks violence

Following hours of heavy fighting in a city in Northern Mexico as officials detained and then released the son of... Read more

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A Christian woman stands next to a clothesline while taking refuge in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp at the Pilot Primary School after their houses were burnt as a result of religious strife in Mangu on Feb. 2, 2024, following weeks of intercommunal violence and unrest in the Plateau State.

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Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of Quebec speaks at a press briefing on the synod at the Holy See press office, Oct. 9, 2018.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Vatican secretary of state meets Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

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Katie Ledecky visits students at Stone Ridge of the Sacred Heart School following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games

‘Strong faith and humility’ mark swimmer Katie Ledecky’s life, her former principal says

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