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Former Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian leader arrested as over 50,000 refugees flee region
Ruben Vardanyan, a former state minister of the Republic of Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government, was arrested Sept. 27. Read more
Canadian bishops address protection of minors and vulnerable adults at meeting
On the second day of the 2023 Plenary Assembly, a bishops’ committee provided recommendations on diocesan policies focused on protecting... Read more
California governor signs bills that would penalize schools that refuse to teach LGBT content
One bill would centralize state authority over school curricula by fining schools that restrict books that discuss homosexuality and gender... Read more
Discipline of sister who led community co-founded by Rupnik raises questions
Sister Ivanka Hosta is staying in a monastery in Braga, Portugal, following the conclusion of an investigation into her leadership... Read more
Cameroon archbishop: ‘No room for distraction’ for delegates to Synod on Synodality
“We are not going to allow ourselves to be distracted by the social media antics,” Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya said. Read more
Europe needs hope, Pope Francis says
“How can we welcome others if we ourselves do not first have a horizon open to the future?” the pope... Read more
Pro-lifers say ‘therapeutic’ abortion on minor in Peru exploited to push legal abortion
The case, which is similar to another that occurred in August, has created a great deal of controversy in the... Read more
Explosion kills 68 Armenian refugees as thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh
The explosion occurred just off a highway leading away from Stepanakert, where tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have taken... Read more
Lone Michigan Democrat holds up ‘extreme’ pro-abortion bill
Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett has said she intends to continue “voting the way of the people who elected me.” Read more
India’s Christian rights network not hopeful after meeting with minorities commission
“While the positive is that there is some conversation, I do not set hopes very high,” said John Dayal, an... Read more
Canadian bishops prepare for synod, discuss humanitarian efforts in Honduras
The bishops gathered Monday in King City, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, for their four-day annual meeting. Read more
Cardinal Dolan says Biden ‘doesn’t take my calls’ on migrant crisis in New York City
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in an interview that President Joe Biden is not responding to his calls or letters about... Read more
Family who fled Germany to home-school their kids faces deportation from the U.S.
The Romeikes fled Germany in 2009 over the country’s severe compulsory education laws and now face deportation from the U.S. Read more
New book explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s faith and how it imbued his work
Holly Ordway’s new book, “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography,” explores the renowned author’s Catholic faith and how it influenced his... Read more
Pope Francis’ next environmental document to be called ‘Laudate Deum’
Pope Francis’ new document on the environment will be, he said, “a look at what has happened and say what... Read more
Pope makes church first co-cathedral in history of British Isles
St. Mary of the Isle on the Isle of Man has become the first co-cathedral in the British Isles to... Read more
Family of UK teen who died fighting rare disease speaks out
“After a year of struggle and heartache, we can finally say our beautiful daughter and sister’s name in public without... Read more
Canada health authority criticized for offering medical assistance in dying to pensioners
A recent presentation by a regional MAiD leader to retired municipal employees featured eligibility criteria and the process for accessing... Read more
New Catholic clinic in Detroit to provide women, families with care for the ‘whole person’
Clinic director Dr. Lisa Knysz says “the healing love of Christ” will be “wrapped around any individual that walks in”... Read more
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial
As the publisher and activist awaits a December trial, human rights groups have published an open letter calling on the... Read more
