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Tensions arise in Canada around bishops’ inquiry of Haitian group
A Haitian women's support organization co-founded by Quebec nuns is exasperated by repeated requests from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to know whether or not it supports the legalization of abortion.
Irish bishops: Christians must lead by example, welcome migrants
Ireland's Catholic bishops have criticized the use of intolerant language when it comes to discussions around migration and refugees.
After typhoon, Philippine dioceses deploy teams to help displaced
Catholic Church groups deployed teams to assist affected communities Dec. 4, a day after a powerful typhoon hit the Philippines, leaving at least four people dead.
Governments urged to shed fear of working with churches on persecution
The secretary of the Hungarian government's Aid for Persecuted Christians program, called for collaboration in responding to the plight of Christians whose religious rights are eroding worldwide.
Bishops in eastern Congo urge more protection, back day of strikes
Catholic bishops in eastern Congo urged better government protection for local communities, which staged a day of strikes for victims of recent violence.
W.Va. bishop meets Vatican official to discuss predecessor’s amends
Tasked with finding ways his predecessor should make amends for abuses, including gross financial misconduct, Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, was able to meet with a top Vatican official to discuss those plans.
Pope, council of cardinals discuss greater role for lay men and women
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals reviewed aspects of the draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, including a greater role for lay men and women.
Church must help military families face unique challenges, archbishop says
The brutal reality of war is just one of the challenges the Catholic Church is called to help members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families cope with, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Top Catholic leaders in Hong Kong have backed street protesters
Catholic leaders in Hong Kong have widely supported nearly seven months of anti-government protests, except when they turned violent.
Pope demands action for failing fight against climate change
Despite growing recognition of climate change as a legitimate and looming threat, current commitments to mitigate its effects and alter human behavior fall short of those needed to resolve the crisis in time, Pope Francis said.