“It can no longer be regarded as mere coincidence that the suspected perpetrators of these heinous crimes are of the same religion as all those who control the security apparatus of our country, including the president himself,” the bishops said.
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Pope Francis calls on world governments to uphold Paris climate accords
Without concerted and immediate efforts toward sustainable development, “There is a real danger that we will leave future generations only rubble, deserts and refuse,” Pope Francis said on July 6.
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Australia bishop appeals conviction for protecting pedophile
The most senior Roman Catholic cleric to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse said Wednesday that he would appeal the verdict and resist public pressure to resign as archbishop of an Australian city.
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Church leaders pledge to cooperate with new Mexican president
The Mexican bishops conference extended congratulations to presidential election winner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who won a landslide victory on an agenda of change and promises to combat corruption and poverty.
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English bishop cautions Catholics on care in state-funded hospitals
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Polish priest set for sainthood criticized for anti-Semitism
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Bishops end border visit calling for urgent reunification of children
During a news conference after the second and last day of their visit to the border, the bishops stressed the “urgent” need to do something to help migrant children separated from their families.
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Separated Guatemalan mother arrives at New York agency to see her children
A Guatemalan mother who was separated from her three children at the U.S.-Mexico border is at a New York City social services center to reunite with them.
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A campaign to blitz the country with ‘In God We Trust’ laws takes root
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Australian bishop sentenced to one year’s detention for cover-up
The most senior Roman Catholic cleric to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse was sentenced to 12 months in detention by an Australian court Tuesday.