Archive for December 9, 2016

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South Africa says assisted suicide will remain illegal

While countries around the world such as Canada, Germany and Japan have passed legislation to legalize physician assisted suicide, one... Read more

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In Venezuela, bishops condemn murder of 12 youths by government agents

The Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission on Tuesday repudiated the murders of 12 young men by an operation of... Read more

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Sofia Vergara is being sued by her own frozen embryos

Emma and Isabella are suing their mother, Sofia Vergara, according to court documents obtained by the New York Post.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

New Rockville Centre bishop was baptized by Fulton Sheen

On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop John O. Barres of Allentown – who was baptized by the famed and... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

As Vatican lights Christmas tree, Pope reflects on Nativity scene

As Christmas approaches, the Nativity scenes found in churches and homes around the world bid us to make room for... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Texas law will make it easier to retrieve miscarried babies for burial

A regulation in Texas going into effect this month gives mothers and families the right to know about their child’s... Read more

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Franciscan Friars of the Renewal granted pontifical recognition

Pope Francis has officially recognized the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal as a religious institute of pontifical right, the order... Read more

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Bishop Conley reassures clergy over 'Amoris laetitia'

Clarity and renewal can be the fruit of disputes and disagreements, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said to his priests... Read more