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Glasgow university fires chaplain after pride parade reparation prayers
A priest who offered a rosary and benediction service in reparation for a gay pride parade in Scotland has been fired as a university chaplain. The university's Catholic society called the dismissal "frankly abhorrent."
Rome Diocese opens sainthood process for young Italian mother
The Diocese of Rome formally opened the sainthood process for a young Italian wife and mother who avoided inducing a premature birth and invasive treatment for cancer while she was pregnant.
East African bishops applaud Eritrea, Ethiopia peace process
The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa, known by the acronym AMECEA, said the steps taken by the leaders of both countries "show that Africans have the wisdom to solve their own problems amicably."
Pope calls for respect for migrants amid rising number of deaths at sea
"I make a heartfelt appeal to the international community to act decisively and promptly in order to prevent such tragedies from recurring and to guarantee the safety, respect for the rights and dignity of all," the pope said.
Chicago clergy join Catholic Extension at border to see migrants’ plight
The July 11-13 trip to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Mexico allowed the priests to meet with people being served by Catholic-run centers and parishes.
Cardinal faces new allegation; editorials take church to task
Just after three leading national Catholic publications called for the church to break down a "wall of secrecy" about clergy sexual abuse, a man recounted 20 years of abuse by retired Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
Philippines again orders deportation of Australian nun, who plans appeal
In a 10-page resolution released July 19, the Immigration Bureau found Sister Fox "in violation of the limitations and conditions of her missionary visa" for reportedly joining partisan political activities.
Adoptive parents nervous after raids of Missionaries of Charity homes
Many mothers such question the fate of children already living with adoptive parents, for fear the government will say the process was not followed and their children will be taken away.
Simple act of providing jugs of water in desert prevents migrant deaths
Christian volunteers carry water, food, emergency medical supplies, communication equipment and maps out to the desert daily to help people who are crossing the landscape in southern Arizona.
After investigation, pope accepts resignation of Honduran bishop
The Vatican made the announcement July 20 without specifying the reasons the 57-year-old Auxiliary Bishop Juan Jose Pineda Fasquelle stepped down. The normal retirement age for bishops is 75.