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Forum explores use of fetal tissue in medical research
The acquisition of tissue from aborted fetuses has become a $100 million industry, but alternatives from adult cells, umbilical cords and other ethical sources are already plentiful, said speakers at a panel in Washington.
Catholic brother hails trial of Belgian docs for violating euthanasia law
The head of a Catholic order that runs homes for psychiatric patients welcomed the first prosecutions of doctors for an illegal act of euthanasia in Belgium, which legalized it in 2002.
Mother on mission to preserve legacy of young son, promote water safety
In a split second, 3-year-old Levi drowned in the pool of the beach house the Hughes family was sharing with the families of five close friends.
Canadian church starts using new French translation of Our Father Dec. 2
The passage "lead us not into temptation" is changed for "do not let us enter into temptation." The change brings the phrasing closer to its Greek origins and also bears witness to a theological evolution.
Michigan sisters sing at National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
The order hit the top spot on the Billboard classical music charts a year ago with their third album, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Christmas With the Dominican Sisters of Mary."
Visitors are most important things about shrine, pope says
People who visit Catholic shrines must find a place of warmth and welcome, as well as good priests who enjoy being with and listening to the faithful, Pope Francis said.
English bishop says miracle of U.S. woman could make Newman a saint
Catholic bishops have expressed hope that Pope Francis will canonize Blessed John Henry Newman in 2019 after Vatican medics said the inexplicable healing of a U.S. mother was a miracle attributable to his intercession.
Texas archdiocese ‘fully cooperating’ with search of offices in abuse case
The district attorney is investigating the case of a priest of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by a man and a woman who were children when the alleged episodes occurred.
Charity head: Ultranationalism threatens believers’ religious freedom
Ultranationalism is the chief reason behind the growing number of countries ranked worse than before on guaranteeing citizens their religious freedom, according to Thomas Heine-Geldern, executive president of Aid to the Church in Need.
House passes measure to provide humanitarian aid to genocide victims
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a measure late Nov. 27 to provide humanitarian relief to genocide victims in Iraq and Syria and to hold Islamic State perpetrators accountable.