Archive for June 26, 2017

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing

On Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court rules in favor of church in crucial First Amendment case

In one of the biggest religious cases of the term, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a church-owned... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena,Matt Hadro

The bishops have spoken up on two very different issues – and now the Supreme Court will, too

As the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on Monday, it agreed to consider a major religious freedom case,... Read more

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Christian leaders in Zambia warn against government abuses

The leaders of three major Christian groups in Zambia have issued a strongly worded letter on the political state of... Read more

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Mystery surrounds death of priest who went missing in UK

A priest who was reported missing last week from his parish in Edinburgh, Scotland was found dead on a nearby... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Terrorists desecrate Eucharist, destroy Catholic chapel in the Philippines

Last week, members of a terrorist group destroyed a Catholic chapel, desecrating consecrated hosts and religious icons, during a nine-hour... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Cardinal Turkson: Marijuana debate ignores ethical questions

The Vatican's top personality on social justice issues has voiced his concern for the increased demand for drugs, including recreational... Read more