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British government: Abortions in England, Wales hit record low last year
UPDATED - Figures published online June 13 by the Department of Health revealed that abortions in 2018 rose by 4 percent the previous year.
Chilean steps down just before ordination as bishop
Just three weeks after Pope Francis named him to be an auxiliary bishop of Santiago, Father Carlos Irarrazaval Errazuriz declined the position in the wake of concern over comments he made about the sex abuse crisis, women and Jewish tradition.
Three churches agree to more renovations at Church of the Holy Sepulcher
During its 10-month restoration, it was determined that the 19th-century structure remained endangered because of the humidity of the soil beneath the foundations the church, and further work was needed to stabilize it.
Mitigate global warming, spare further injustice to poor, pope says
The world must act immediately to address the climate emergency and avoid committing "a brutal act of injustice" on the poor and future generations, Pope Francis told oil executives.
As Ghana diocese celebrates, bishop worries about Catholics leaving faith
Launching 25th anniversary celebrations for the Diocese of Keta-Akatsi, Bishop Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante of Jasikan said he was worried how charismatic and Pentecostal movements are affecting Catholics in Ghana.
Church wounded by internal tensions, pope tells Jesuits in Romania
Pope Francis told Jesuits in Romania that tensions and struggles within the church have left it wounded and that the only path forward is through humble dialogue, not futile arguments.
Ignoring the poor falsifies the Gospel, pope says in message
Christians must not underestimate the importance of embracing and assisting the poor, oppressed and outcast, Pope Francis said.
Be men of God, not luxury-seeking diplomats, pope tells nuncios
Apostolic nuncios are called to be men of faith focused on proclaiming the Gospel and shunning the power and corruption that can come from the luxurious trappings of their diplomatic status, Pope Francis said.
In Israel, Philippine workers facing deportation find solace in faith
Most of the Filipino workers arrived legally in Israel to work as caretakers for the elderly, but remained in the country even after their work visas had expired and have lived in Israel for up to 20 or more years.
As Sudan attacks protesters, African cardinal calls for restraint
Religious leaders are condemning the arrests and use of live ammunition on peaceful activists, plus attacks on hospitals, by the ruling junta in the capital city, Khartoum.