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South Sudanese cease-fire agreement creates hope for long-lasting peace
Catholic leaders in South Sudan expressed optimism that a new peace agreement between the government and rebel forces would hold despite allegations of violations in some remote frontlines.
Australian archbishop sentenced to a year of house arrest in abuse case
Stone told the court that the sentence was appropriate given that the archbishop's mental and physical conditions precluded a strict prison term.
UK judge dismisses challenge to ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinic
High Court Judge Mark Turner said that Ealing Council in London was justified in creating a 328-foot exclusion zone around a Marie Stopes UK clinic.
ARCIC document hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by Catholics and Anglicans
Members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission expressed excitement about a fresh approach to ecumenism outlined in a statement that has taken seven years to produce.
Middle East plays vital role in promoting Christian unity, cardinal says
UPDATED - "The Middle East, which is a martyred region, is a place where ecumenical relations are strongest and most promising, particularly between Orthodox and Catholics," said Cardinal Kurt Koch.
Catholics, Anglicans complete work on structures of authority, communion
The Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission published its first document in 13 years on how both institutions can learn from each other in the exercise of ecclesial authority locally, regionally and globally.
Humble companions: Catholic-Anglican document sees healing in difference
A fresh approach taken by the official Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue commission reflects a major development in ecumenism where difference is used as an enriching opportunity for mutual listening, learning and conversion.
Chaldean leaders pleased that U.S. aid helps Iraqi religious minorities
After months of delay, the USAID is providing $10 million to organizations led by Catholic Relief Services and Heartland Alliance to help Christians and Yazidis restore their communities after attacks by the Islamic State in 2014.
Indian nun accuses bishop of raping, abusing her; cleric denies charges
The alleged assault was said to have occurred when the bishop visited a convent in the Diocese of Palai in Kerala state in southwest India, where the order has a convent.
Spanish church warns on exhumation of dictator
The Archdiocese of Madrid has warned the Spanish government against plans to exhume the remains of the country's late dictator, General Francisco Franco, without obtaining agreement from interested parties.