Authorities in Vladivostok, the largest city in far eastern Russia, are planning to erect a gigantic statue of Jesus Christ on a site once designated for a monument of Vladimir Lenin.
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European Catholic justice and peace groups call for greater attention to social justice
The Brussels-based Conference of European Justice and Peace, which is a network of 31 justice and peace commissions established by Catholic bishops’ conferences, have voiced concerns about the EU and the need to be vigilant about issues concerning food waste arms exports and other abuses.
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Court OKs Ohio law ending state funding of Planned Parenthood Medicaid services
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati ruled March 12 that the state of Ohio can stop funding Medicaid services provided by Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities.
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After terror attacks, New Zealand bishops tell Muslims: ‘We hold you in prayer’
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have expressed their horror and distress at a terrorist attack in two mosques in Christchurch which saw at least 49 people killed.
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South Carolina Catholic school given national award for ‘full inclusion’
Full inclusion means that any student with a diverse learning ability, such as autism, Down syndrome, or any other intellectual disability, is fully integrated into the classroom with other typical learners.
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Georgetown University troubled by coach’s involvement in college scam
Georgetown University is “deeply troubled” to learn that a former tennis coach was involved in the widespread college admission scandal which has entangled many nationally known colleges and universities.
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Old guard looks to new generation of voices on nuclear disarmament
“I think it’s more critical than ever for the public, for those of us working in the field, to stay engaged on the issues and remain motivated and committed to freeing the world of nuclear weapons.”
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Catholic Charities CEO urges all to ‘shatter stereotypes’ about immigrants
Sister Markham’s experience, and her heart, changed when she and her convent took in a young Romanian couple in the ’90s that was fleeing persecution in their homeland.
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Ex-soldier to be charged in Bloody Sunday killings
A former British soldier is set to be prosecuted in connection with the deaths of two civil rights protesters in Northern Ireland 47 years ago, part of an incident known as Bloody Sunday.
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Death penalty opponents applaud sudden moratorium in California
“The intentional killing of another person is wrong and as governor, I will not oversee the execution of any individual,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.