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Chile removes statute of limitations on sex abuse cases
The Chilean government passed a law removing the statute of limitations on sex abuse crimes against children. The law also allows victims to take civil action against people or institutions that aided in covering up sex abuse crimes.
Praising God for gift of creation leads to respect for it, pope says
Human beings are called to praise God for his gift of creation, not be predators out to plunder the earth and all it contains, Pope Francis said.
Pope mourns death of French patient after doctors withhold care
Since being involved in a motorcycle accident in 2008, Vincent Lambert had been variously described as being "minimally conscious" or in a vegetative state.
Vatican discovers empty tombs as it searches for missing woman
UPDATED - A Vatican City State court had ordered the opening of the tombs at the request of the family of Emanuela Orlandi who disappeared in Rome June 22, 1983, at the age of 15. The search of the tombs of a princess and a duchess found no human remains at all.
Curia reform: Changing attitudes, not just structures
Pope Francis' plan for the reform of the Roman Curia will change the names of several offices and merge a few of them, but the biggest change it hopes to spark is one of attitude.
British official: U.K. to defend persecuted Christians throughout world
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said in a July 8 news conference in London that the report will lead to a "sea change in our approach" to the global persecution of Christians.
Sistine Chapel Choir director steps down
"The Holy Father accepted the maestro's request to terminate his service," the Vatican press office said July 10 in a statement that made no mention of an investigation, announced one year ago, into the choir's financial and administrative operations.
Two Canadian theaters cancel showings of ‘Unplanned’ after threats
Most independent theaters are holding firm to screen the film. About 20 theaters were set to show the film.
Ghanaian youth urged to support the vulnerable through acts of charity
Divine Word Father Andrew Campbell, pastor of Christ the King Parish in Accra, called on young people to join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so they can gain a greater appreciation of a vocation serving the poor.
Vatican lifts immunity of papal diplomat accused of sexual assault
In January, prosecutors in Paris had launched a formal investigation into an allegation against Italian Archbishop Luigi Ventura, 74, a Vatican diplomat who has been representing the Holy See in France since 2009.