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Arkansas Senate passes bill to ban abortion after 18th week of pregnancy
The measure, approved in a 28-6 vote, does include exceptions in medical emergencies to save the life of the mother and in cases of rape or incest.
Minnesota priests gather to listen, reflect on church’s sex abuse crisis
About 80 priests listened to presentations from a clergy abuse survivor and his mother. Both shared how the experience affected their Catholic faith and suggested ways priests can better help other survivors.
In Philippines, 3 outspoken priests say they’ve received death threats
Known for being outspoken against a wave of drug-related killings, Jesuit Father Albert Alejo, Divine Word Father Flavie Villanueva and Father Robert Reyes told a hastily organized media briefing March 11 that they fear for their lives.
‘Scourge of abuse, internal attacks’ mark pope’s sixth year in office
The editorial director of the Dicastery for Communication offered a quick review of the pope's past year, focusing particularly on his plea for Catholics to pray the rosary in October, asking for protection of the church from attacks by the devil.
Indian congregation joyfully awaits its founder’s canonization
Pope Francis recognized a second miracle Feb. 12, clearing the way for the canonization of Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, popularly known as the "patroness of families."
Lisa Thomas-Laury to leads talk on opioid addiction
The longtime 6ABC News reporter will host a conversation on opioids and how their abuse affects everyone's lives on Wednesday, May 1 at St. Bede Church, Holland.
CLINIC says South Sudan TPS extension should have included new arrivals
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced the TPS extension would cover only the 84 South Sudan refugees who currently benefit from the program and have been in the United States since Jan. 25, 2016.
Pittsburgh bishop details action plan in ‘The Church Healing’ pastoral
Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik has released a five-point action plan in his pastoral letter, "The Church Healing," responding to what he heard from Catholics and non-Catholics in the diocese during listening sessions.
Creation at the Crossroads hosted by Sisters of the Redeemer
The Sisters of the Redeemer will host a 4 week faith sharing group beginning on March 11. The event titled Creation at the Crossroads will focus on answering Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home. The theme of the event explores God’s love for us as expressed through creation and answers the call […]
In time of turmoil, Man Up Philly keeps raising the bar
Now in its 11th year, the one-day conference to encourage Catholic men drew 1,500 to Neumann University, where they prayed and ate together, and heard former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski connect with his receivers.