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Britain rules not to impose buffer zones at abortion clinics
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said a national policy of buffer zones would "not be a proportionate response" to claims that some pregnant women were being harassed by people praying outside abortion centers.
North Carolina Catholics pray for reparation, find renewal in Eucharist
Many afterward agreed the Sept. 7-8 congress was "a beautiful Catholic answer" to the tumult experienced by the U.S. church in recent weeks.
Path to healing starts with seeking forgiveness, Cardinal Wuerl says
A "Season of Healing" for sexual abuse survivors began in the Archdiocese of Washington with a Sept. 14 Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.
Bishop takes a (sky) dive to get pilgrims to Lourdes
Bishop Richard Moth of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton jumped Sept. 14 to raise money to send pilgrims from his diocese to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.
Rescue workers continue search for missing Filipinos after typhoon
Two days after Typhoon Mangkhut hit the northern Philippines, workers were trying to reach about 50 people trapped in a bunker where they had sought shelter, only to be buried in a landslide.
Catholic family offers a model for love, harmony among races, cultures
The new frontier for raising tolerant and inclusive people is embracing multicultural families in our homes and churches.
Priest attacked, robbed at his parish in Nicaragua
It was the latest aggression against Catholic clergy and those considered opponents of the Central American country's increasingly autocratic president.
Words, promises are not enough to prevent abuse, archbishop says
Inviting presidents of the world's bishops' conference to the Vatican to discuss abuse prevention reflects an understanding that "lovely" words and promises are not enough -- concrete, concerted action by the whole church is needed.
Pope expels Chilean priest found guilty of sex abuse
A priest who was once hailed as a champion of human rights in Chile was expelled from the priesthood by Pope Francis after being found guilty of sexual abuse.
Pope praises Capuchin order’s charism of authenticity, simplicity
Capuchins are called to be men of peace, reconciliation and prayer and to be close to all people, Pope Francis told members of the order.