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Quebec considering Canada’s strictest law governing religious symbols
The Quebec government is preparing to adopt what would become the most stringent secularism legislation in Canada, which would prohibit wearing religious symbols, such as a cross, a veil or a kippah, for some people "in the performance of their duties."
Abuse survivors find healing rooted in Catholic faith can aid the church
Teresa Pitt Green and Luis Torres Jr. are working to ensure that the church and its clergy are responding to the needs of abuse survivors with a keen ear, pastoral sensibility, compassion and understanding.
Holy boldness: Profile of women religious rising at Vatican
The Vatican can move at a snail's pace but looking back over the past six years, the profile of women, especially women religious, at Vatican events has risen sharply.
Sri Lankan bombings tear into South Philly parish
For four years seminarian Sheron Fernando served at St. Monica Parish away from his Sri Lanka home, forging a bond of family with parishioners now worried for him.
Journalist tells of look into sex abuse report, what lies ahead for church
Veteran reporter Peter Steinfels told an audience at Villanova April 25 about his analysis of the Pa. grand jury report and what Catholics must understand about the sex abuse crisis.
Australian church to review governance after sex abuse inquiry
The Australian Catholic Church is continuing on its groundbreaking path toward a potential dramatic overhaul with the announcement that a panel of experts will thoroughly review the governance and management structures of Catholic dioceses and parishes.
Pope meets with Argentine bishops on ‘ad limina’ visit
Pope Francis told a group of Argentine bishops on pilgrimage in Rome that although he wants to visit his homeland, current obligations impede him from fulfilling his wish, the bishops said.
Nations stirring up nationalism betray their mission, pope says
Every nation is a product of immigration and the integration of diverse peoples, united by specific values, cultures and "healthy traditions," he said.
Letter writers accuse Pope Francis of heresy
A small group of Catholics has accused Pope Francis of heresy and has written to the world's bishops asking them to "take the steps necessary to deal with the grave situation of a heretical pope."
Bishop calls on world to aid Somalis facing food shortages during drought
Bishop Giorgio Bertin of Djibouti, who also serves Mogadishu, said Somalis living outside the country's central and southern agricultural regions are facing the grimmest situation.