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Vatican: Canada did not seek extradition for diplomat with porn charges
"No request for extradition has come from Canada and no trial has been set at the Vatican" for the diplomat, Msgr. Carlo Capella, who had been working in the United States, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman.
Missouri conference praised for ‘boldly’ embracing mission of advocacy
Pope Francis' diplomatic representative to the United States hailed the Missouri Catholic Conference as a shining example of missionary discipleship and the joyful proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
Mexican state plans 147-foot Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
State and municipal officials in the north-central state of Zacatecas have unveiled plans to build the world's biggest statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the national patroness -- hoping the giant image would increase tourist visits.
Iowa court upholds state’s requiring 72-hour waiting period for abortions
Polk County District Court Judge Jeffrey Farrell upheld the law, ruling that it is legal because it does not place an undue burden on a woman's constitutional right to abortion. However, this does not mean the law will be enforced immediately.
Catholic schools in Miami find room for Puerto Rican students
Miami Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools indicated that some 50 students from Puerto Rico had already been placed in Catholic elementary and secondary schools within the archdiocese and more enrollments are expected.
Silver anniversary: Making the catechism shine in the 21st century
As the church marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, promoting it as a means of teaching the truth about faith remains a challenge and a priority.
Catholic group will accept Scouts’ decision to allow girls to join
UPDATED - "Once we have had more time to review the policy and a chance to consult our national membership, we will be able to comment further about how this new policy will reflect changes in the makeup of Catholic-chartered units."
Bishop says decline of faith in West hurts Nigerian church
Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto accused European and American politicians and diplomats of publicly "pandering" to Islam at the expense of Christianity.
Find ways to keep migrant families together, Vatican official says
Overly strict immigration laws do not discourage migration, and more must be done to keep migrant families together, a Vatican representative said.
Have courage, pray fervently, pope tells churches facing persecution
No matter how much suffering Christians face in the world, God never forgets those who trust in and serve him, Pope Francis told leaders of Eastern Catholic churches.