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Catholics bring pro-life voices to the UN Commission for Women
On: 3/25/2019, Courtney Grogan , In: Nation
New York City, N.Y., Mar 22, 2019 CNA.- As participants in the UN Commission for Women’s annual gathering advocated for increased international access to abortion, side events hosted by the Vatican and other Catholic groups presented a pro-life ...

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Catholics bring pro-life voices to the UN Commission for Women
On: 3/25/2019, Courtney Grogan , In: Nation
New York City, N.Y., Mar 22, 2019 CNA.- As participants in the UN Commission for Women’s annual gathering advocated for increased international access to abortion, side events hosted by the Vatican and other Catholic groups presented a pro-life ...

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Pope accepts resignation of embattled Chilean cardinal
On: 3/23/2019, Junno Arocho Esteves , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in the country. The pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati ...

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Rector of Montreal oratory stabbed during televised Mass
On: 3/22/2019, Francois Gloutnay , In: World
MONTREAL (CNS) -- Father Claude Grou, rector of St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, was stabbed during a Mass March 22. The motive for the attack remains unknown. He was taken to the hospital and was in stable condition, said a statement from the Archdiocese ...

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New school choice federal tax credit bill introduced in House, Senate
On: 3/22/2019, Jacob Comello , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A new piece of legislation endorsed by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos could put Catholic or other religious schools within reach of many families who would otherwise not be able to afford them. The plan, called "Education Freedom ...

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Bishop criticizes 'faith-filled' Catholics who spread fear of Muslims
On: 3/22/2019, The Boston Pilot , In: World
DUBLIN (CNS) -- An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as "faith-filled" while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly those who are Muslims. Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, chairman of the Council for Life of the Irish ...

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Catholics bring pro-life voices to the UN Commission for Women

New York City, N.Y., Mar 22, 2019 CNA.- As participants in the UN Commission for Women’s annual gathering advocated for increased international access to abortion, side events hosted by the Vatican and other Catholic groups presented a pro-life perspective on women’s empowerment at the UN.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in the country. The pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, the Vatican announced March 23; the Vatican did not give a reason for the cardinal stepping down. All bishops are required to offer their resignations when they turn 75; Cardinal Ezzati is 77.

Father John L. Donovan, a senior priest of the archdiocese, died on March 5, 2019 at Marian Manor in South Boston. A Hub native, he was born on May 27, 1927, a son of the late John and Cecelia (Lee) Donovan.

Trump calls on universities to protect 'free, open debate' on campuses

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, praised President Donald Trump March 21 for taking seriously the assaults she said conservative groups are facing on campuses around the country.

MONTREAL (CNS) -- Father Claude Grou, rector of St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, was stabbed during a Mass March 22. The motive for the attack remains unknown. He was taken to the hospital and was in stable condition, said a statement from the Archdiocese of Montreal.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A new piece of legislation endorsed by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos could put Catholic or other religious schools within reach of many families who would otherwise not be able to afford them.