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Three new dioceses carved out of Archdiocese of Mexico
One of the world's largest dioceses has been divided into regions to better serve Mexico City's Catholics. The population of the old archdiocese will shrink from 8.8 million people to 5.28 million.
Pope appoints commissioner to oversee religious group in Brazil
Pope Francis appointed the former archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil, to oversee the spiritual life of a controversial religious association in the South American country.
Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God
To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God.
Christians have ‘moral duty’ to help migrants, refugees, pope says
Christians have a moral obligation to show God's care for all those who are marginalized, especially migrants and refugees, Pope Francis said.
Refugee advocates decry Trump administration’s plan to cut refugee cap
Refugee advocates are opposed to the decision announced by the Trump administration Sept. 26 that it plans to admit no more than 18,000 refugees in the next fiscal year, the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980.
Mobile medical team assesses health needs in Bahamas after Dorian
Untreated chronic illnesses, wounds and stress-related complications are some of the medical issues Abaco Islands residents are still facing in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
World is ‘ignoring’ persecution of Christians, says Hungarian official
Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide, but hypocrisy, political correctness and ignorance prevent the international community from implementing a comprehensive response to pervasive violence against them, said speakers at a U.N. event Sept. 27.
Australian diocese to pay millions in settlement in one abuse case
Australia's Ballarat Diocese will pay up to $3 million (US$2.03 million) in a landmark compensation claim for clerical sexual abuse after a victim, code name JCB, won an out-of-court settlement for abuse during the early 1990s by Gerald Ridsdale, a former priest.
Looking at Elizabeth Warren’s child care plan through a pro-life lens
In February, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a leading Democratic presidential candidate, unveiled her plan for universal child care, which she said would be paid in part by an "ultra-millionaire tax."
Accurate reading of presynod text shows nothing to fear, theologian says
A Brazilian theologian said the working document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon calls for the care of God's creation, which includes not just all human life, but the earth, which is necessary to sustain that life.