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Canadian bishops warn of religious discrimination after court decision
"The decision by the court effectively means that provincial law societies can discriminate against lawyers on the basis of their religious affiliation and moral values," the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said.
New cardinals see red hats as call to more service
Many of the 14 new cardinals were shocked to hear the pope had chosen them for the College of Cardinals. They reflected on what it means to the people they serve around the globe. See two videos from the consistory.
Pope at pallium Mass: Jesus wants disciples unafraid to aid others
God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Credible leaders serve those most in need, pope tells new cardinals
The only time one should look down on others "is when we are helping them to stand up," Pope Francis said as he elevated 14 bishops and archbishops from 11 different nations to the College of Cardinals June 28.
Ivory Coast bishops link flood damage with corruption, underdevelopment
Catholic bishops in Ivory Coast have blamed corruption and urban development for flash floods that destroyed shops and homes and left 20 people dead in the West African country's largest city.
Pope accepts two more bishops’ resignations in Chile
In the wake of a papal investigation into abuse of power, negligence and the cover-up of sexual abuse in the church in Chile, Pope Francis has accepted the resignations of Bishops Alejandro Goic Karmelic of Rancagua and Horacio del Carmen Valenzuela Abarca.
Bedouin tribesmen hopeless in face of village demolition by Israel
An Israeli court approved razing the Bedouins' crude structures to clear the way for expanding Israeli settlements. The 190 villagers, served by Catholic nuns, will be located to a Palestinian village on the edge of a garbage dump.
German bishops ignore pope’s request, resume Communion debate
The German bishops' conference said when the bishops meet in September, they will continue to examine the issue of Communion for Protestant spouses of Catholics.
Jordan’s king honored for promoting a peaceful Islam, interfaith harmony
King Abdullah II of Jordan has been chosen as the 2018 Templeton Prize Laureate.
Life in Central America so bad that migrants risk trek to U.S.
Gangs in Honduras force young men to extort "war taxes" from ordinary people. It's one reason migrants are abandoning their countries, fleeing violence, poverty and farms stressed by the consequences of climate change.