A fifth lawsuit has accused retired Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of Albany of alleged sexual abuse.
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Letter: Pro-life Democrats urge party leaders to reject abortion extremism
About 100 current and former Democratic lawmakers urged the Democratic Party “to moderate its official position on abortion.”
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At Castel Gandolfo, the pope’s summer house, locals move on without Francis
Seven years ago, Pope Francis announced that, unlike his immediate predecessors, he would not spend the summer at the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo.
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Nebraska governor set to sign bill that bans dismemberment abortions
“This legislation protects unborn children from the brutality of being torn apart limb by limb, and we look forward to Gov. Pete Ricketts signing it,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life.
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Father James Martin and Sister Simone Campbell among faith leaders to speak at Democratic convention
Four faith leaders from three religious traditions are scheduled to speak on Thursday, the convention’s final day.
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Slew of church abuse lawsuits hinges on Pennsylvania court decision
The disposition of 150 sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania depends on how the state court rules.
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Pope Francis replaces Polish bishop after sex abuse and cover-up scandal
To show how seriously he is taking reports of sexual abuse in Poland, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Gdansk and has immediately selected a temporary administrator pending a permanent replacement.
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Democrats plan interfaith service to kick off convention
Democrats plan to kick off their party convention next week with an interfaith service that officials say is designed to represent diverse faith communities and further the party’s theme that its presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, will “restore the soul of America.”
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A new guide explains the hidden ministry of exorcism
One kind of ministry, by its nature but also church mandate, shuns the limelight and remains discreet: exorcism.
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Listening to women can save lives during pandemic, sociologist says
A Catholic sociologist has said that if women were allowed to participate in governmental affairs in Africa, their input would have an impact on how the pandemic and its associated problems are handled.