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Groups call for end to use of aborted fetal tissue in animal research
Although the Trump administration banned the practice in June for federal research at the National Institutes of Health, research continues in 31 different states with research dates not expiring until 2023 or even later.
Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
The legislation's formal withdrawal meets only one of five key demands made by protesters, who have often chanted "five demands, not one less" in Hong Kong's streets.
Physician says sharing his faith, morality central to caring for patients
The goal of the Catholic Medical Association and its Nashville Guild is to help Catholic health care workers strengthen their faith and use it to inform their work in their professions, said Dr. Wes Ely, co-founder and president of the guild.
USCCB assembly to review third-party reporting system, elect new officers
An update to the Program on Priestly Formation, a report on the establishment of a third-party reporting system for misconduct by bishops, and a vote on new leadership for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are on the agenda for the fall general assembly.
Many think Chinese regulations designed to stymie worship, church growth
Weeks after the first anniversary of the deal between the Vatican and the People's Republic of China on the appointment of bishops, Beijing promulgated a fresh batch of regulations governing places of worship.
Before new ministries, church must eradicate clericalism, bishop says
The way to rid the Catholic Church of clericalism is by giving laywomen a greater role in making decisions, a Bolivian bishop said.
Bolivian bishops urge transparency amid signs of electoral fraud
The vote count was suspended for nearly 24 hours after polls closed and then reopened suddenly to quickly give incumbent President Evo Morales an even larger advantage -- and nearly enough to claim an outright victory and avoid a runoff election.
Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience
The church resolves conflicts and discerns God's will by patiently listening, discussing and deciding under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
Vatican confirms election of Msgr. Peter Vaccari to be president of CNEWA
Msgr. Peter Vaccari, currently rector of St. Joseph's Seminary in Dunwoodie, New York, has been elected to succeed Msgr. John E. Kozar as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association/Pontifical Mission for Palestine.
The more Cavins teaches about Bible, the more he learns ‘how to teach it’
Jeff Cavins' approach to teaching the bible mixes easy humor, low-key cultural references and comforting Minnesota-accented banter as he promotes The Great Adventure Catholic Bible.