Domestic violence
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Pope Francis: It’s our duty to give a voice to women who are victims of abuse
The pope said that violence against women must be “eliminated from its roots” — namely prejudiced ideas that see people... Read more
Catholic bishops ask Supreme Court to uphold gun bans in domestic violence cases
The Supreme Court will hear the case U.S. v. Rahimi in its upcoming session. Read more
Vatican COVID-19 commission: Church can help combat rising violence against women
The Vatican COVID-19 Commission called on Monday for the Catholic Church and governments to increase support for women suffering from... Read more
Pro-life group in Mexico offers aid to domestic violence victims
With reports of domestic violence on the rise during the coronavirus lockdown in Mexico, one pro-life platform is offering women... Read more
Bishops ask parishes to help domestic abuse victims amid lockdown
The bishops of England and Wales have urged parishes to help domestic abuse victims after a surge in requests for... Read more
How parishes can help address the epidemic of domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a hidden epidemic that many clergy and laypersons are not properly trained to fight, says one priest... Read more
How the Church can better respond to the problem of domestic violence
This Sunday, in Catholic parishes across the country, one in four women sitting in the pews will have experienced severe... Read more
Indiana Catholic priest charged with domestic violence against wife
A married Catholic priest in the Indianapolis archdiocese faces several criminal domestic violence charges after he allegedly assaulted his wife... Read more
Catholic University of America releases toolkit to fight domestic violence
Marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Catholic University of America has released a toolkit to help connect... Read more
Violent marriages: A woman's quest to help synod bishops grasp the issue
Christauria Welland is a clinical psychologist who's worked with both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence – and with one... Read more
Domestic violence increasingly on the Vatican's radar
A Catholic psychologist who recently met with the Pontifical Council for the Laity says violence between partners is still a... Read more
