Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border.
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New pro-life political action committee suspended, then restored by Twitter
Coming so soon after the suspension of the Twitter account for the anti-abortion film “Unplanned,” the suspension raised some eyebrows in the Twitterverse.
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Baltimore releases names of 23 priests accused of abuse after death
On April 24, the Archdiocese of Baltimore released the names of 23 additional priests who had been accused of sexual abuse of minors. All the priests named are deceased.
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Sunday Mass canceled across Sri Lanka a week after bombings
Out of fear of future unknown planned attacks, the Catholic hierarchy of Sri Lanka have cancelled all Sunday Masses until further notice.
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Bishops urge Nigerian president to protect citizens, get schoolgirls freed
Several Catholic bishops appealed to the Nigerian government to expedite actions that will lead to the release of Leah Sharibu and other girls held captive by Boko Haram insurgents.
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Chilean bishops fear new measure would enforce breaking confession seal
Chilean bishops said that while they support legislation requiring priests and religious authorities to report crimes, they also fear that an update to the country’s current law would force clergy to break the sacramental seal of confession.
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Women religious find a place of honor on Mother’s Day
When the elderly men and women at the Jeanne Jugan Residence for senior care pray the rosary with Sister Constance Veit, they see her as more than one of the caregivers at the facility.
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Philadelphia can end religious adoption agencies over marriage views, court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled April 22 that the city of Philadelphia can bar Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from placing children in foster care with any family because the Catholic agency upholds traditional marriage.
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Survey: Catholics want church to invest funds in line with its values
A recent survey by the Boston-based Catholic Investment Services indicated that 90% of Catholics surveyed believed that church organizations should invest funds in ways that are consistent with church teachings. However, because of the sex-abuse scandals that have plagued the church, 31% stated that they are not as inclined to give as much to their parishes as previously.
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Court upholds rule that House open each session with prayer
On April 19, 2019, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously ruled that the House of Representatives can open its sessions with prayer by designated chaplains.