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Pro-life leaders urged to persevere, continue to teach truth ‘with love’
Eighty-five directors of pro-life ministry from 63 dioceses around the country gathered for the Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Three leaders honored as ‘People of Life’ during national conference
Pro-life leaders from dioceses around the country attended the awards dinner, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The honorees were Cheryl Holley, Marian Desrosiers and Chuck Donovan.
Bishops urge end to hateful rhetoric that many see as factor in shootings
"The tragic loss of life of 22 people this weekend in El Paso demonstrates that hate-filled rhetoric and ideas can become the motivation for some to commit acts of violence," the bishops said in a joint Aug. 8 statement.
Nigerian bishops ask officials to review church licenses to marry couples
Six Catholic bishops appealed to the Nigerian government to review its stand on a directive that houses of worship must obtain an annual license before performing marriages and issuing marriage certificates to newly wedded couples.
Nun links dismissal from order to protest of Indian bishop accused of rape
An Indian Catholic nun was dismissed from her Kerala-based congregation for violation of its norms, but the 54-year-old said she plans to fight the action in court.
On anniversary, Japan’s bishops renew hope for nuclear-free world
The first atomic bomb used in warfare was dropped by the United States on Hiroshima Aug. 6, 1945, killing more than 100,000 people. On Aug. 9 another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing about 74,000 people.
Priest at parish near El Paso shooting: ‘Let’s take care of each other’
Hours after the border town was harshly shaken from a normal Saturday routine and thrown into panic, fear and devastating loss, Father Michael Lewis opened the doors of the bilingual parish, Iglesia St Pius X, for a prayer vigil to pray for the victims
Cincinnati pastor on leave; auxiliary didn’t report claims against priest
The Cincinnati Archdiocese announced Aug. 5, 2019, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer will no longer oversee priest personnel matters after the mishandling of an abuse allegation against a pastor.
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson highlights Knights’ efforts worldwide
Last year, the Knights gave $185 million in charitable donations and dedicated 76 million volunteer hours. The Knights' insurance arm also provided $1 billion in benefits to members and their families.
‘Crosses for losses’ aim to bring comfort at scenes of mass shootings
Greg Zanis has delivered free of charge more than 26,000 wooden memorials at the site of mass murders and other tragedies across the U.S.