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Anglican Church of Canada, citing counting error, reverses same-sex vote
In a turn of events, the Anglican Church of Canada said yes to a same-sex marriage proposal after a voting error was discovered.
U.S. House members in bipartisan vote pass Conscience Protection Act
The Conscience Protection Act would provide legal protection to doctors, nurses, hospitals and all health care providers who choose not to provide abortions as part of their health care practice.
Pope picks U.S. consultant Kim Daniels for communications body
Daniels was among 16 new members appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican's Secretariat for Communications.
Scottish bishops urge Britain not to renew Trident weapons system
The British government must take "decisive and courageous steps" toward ridding the country of nuclear weapons, said the Catholic bishops of Scotland.
Symposium on church’s response to domestic abuse called historic
"None of us know of a national conference that responds to domestic abuse" like this, Sharon O'Brien told Catholic News Service.
Organizations combat trend toward moral acceptance of pornography
Gallup has asked Americans about pornography for the last five years, during which time it's found a consistent gradual shift toward more people accepting the practice and fewer disapproving.
Christian town along Lebanese-Syrian border mourns, vows to defy fear
"We will continue to have culture, activities and late-night celebrations. We're not just going to survive. We're going to live our lives," said Bashir Mattar, the mayor of al-Qaa.
Prelates say House bill would protect religious freedom at federal level
They said the bill is "a modest but important step in ensuring conscience protection to faith-based organizations and people of all faiths and of no faith who believe that marriage is the union of one man and one woman.
Prison minister says inmates have ‘tremendous need’ for spiritual life
"They often have other reasons to start coming, but some of them are going to really develop a much deeper spirituality."
Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers
Thousands have gathered to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country.