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New Zealand cardinal on accused prelate: ‘I really don’t know why he is still a bishop’
Crux,A New Zealand government-commissioned report on abuse in care settings is questioning how the Vatican has handled a Catholic bishop credibly accused of abuse.
Argentina, Uruguay bishops fight push for euthanasia in their countries
Crux,Euthanasia might soon be legalized in Uruguay and Argentina, which could have a domino effect in the world’s most Catholic continent, where the practice is banned everywhere but in Colombia.
New Zealand abuse report says Church hasn’t taken ‘sufficient steps’ to address problem
Crux,A new report on sexual abuse in New Zealand says abuse in religious settings often causes “particular harm” to victims.
Claiming Discrimination, Christians Ask Israel to Allow in Pilgrims for Christmas
Christians in the Holy Land are petitioning the Israeli government to allow Christian tourists to visit during the normally busy holiday season.
FIRST-PERSON: Hope always | Baptist Press
Hope. Merely reading the word can stir our emotions, inspire positive thoughts and lift our spirit.
Bishops mourn deaths of two police officers killed in terrorist attack at Colombia airport
Bishop Victor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid of the Military Ordinariate of Colombia expressed his sorrow and solidarity following the Dec. 14 terrorist attack that took the lives of two police officers at the Camilo Daza airport in the city of Cucuta, located on the border with Venezuela.
Church Rebuilt as Raqqa Recovers from ISIS Reign of Terror: 'I Feel Like I Am a New Christian'
When the Islamic State seized Raqqa in 2014, Christians and other minorities who had lived in the Syrian city for generations paid a heavy price. Many were killed and thousands fled. Now that ISIS has been defeated there, people are picking up the pieces and doing their best to resume normal life.
Heroic Nigerian priest risks his life daily to help Christian refugees, aid agency says
Not every Catholic priest risks mortal danger every time he visits his people, but this Nigerian priest does.
Venezuela bishops: 45 priests and four bishops have died from COVID-19 since start of pandemic
The bishops conference of Venezuela has released a report showing the heavy toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on its clergy.
