Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski remembered the former leader of Cuba and prayed for peace.
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Human dignity, the common good, and solidarity are ‘more than mere words,’ bishops say
The dignity of human life, the common good and solidarity are “more than mere words and phrases,” said the Catholic bishops of Washington state in a joint pastoral letter
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Bishops of Rwanda ask forgiveness for Catholics’ role in 1994 genocide
In 14 points, the bishops ask forgiveness for the role that some members of the Catholic Church played during the genocide, especially for the pastors that “sowed seeds of hate.”
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Cardinal Dolan urges stronger effort to stop physician-assisted suicide
“The act of prescribing a fatal, poisonous dose, moreover, undermines the very heart of medicine.”
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British cardinal: some media foster ‘climate of fear’ against migrants
“We were concerned about the levels of intolerance, of attitudes hardening, of attitudes of exclusion.”
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Chicago cardinal seals new relationship with Rome’s island parish
“The image of an island is a very beautiful one and is very significant. It is a place of refuge from waters that are turbulent, a refuge for those people who have the courage to approach it from any side.”
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New York state court rules Sheen remains should be transferred to Peoria
The court deferred to the wishes of the family “because petitioner has set forth a justifiable, good, and substantial reason for moving the remains.”
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South Korean Catholics seek president’s resignation over scandal
At least 10 dioceses have called for Park’s resignation and held Masses praying for the country.
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How many Canadians die from euthanasia? Opponents say it’s unclear
“We’re talking about killing a human being,” said Aubert Martin, executive director of a grassroots anti-euthanasia organization. “This is criminal.”
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After cremation, what should you do with the ashes?
Cardinal Gerhard Muller said church law has not specified exactly what should be done with “cremains.”