Priest says they are escaping threats of arrest and property seizures after the annexation.
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Utilitarianism Run Amok?: UK Bans Burning of Fetuses to Heat Hospitals
The British government has imposed an immediate ban on the incineration of miscarried and aborted babies after journalists found cases of hospitals burning fetuses to generate heat.Dr. Dan Poulter, parliamentary undersecretary of state for health, issued a March 24 statement that the burning of fetu
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South Sudan Struggle Continues: Ugandan priest witnesses great suffering among refugees
Ugandan priest witnesses great suffering among refugees fleeing the conflict.
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New Commission for the Protection of Children: Boston cardinal, abuse survivor among members
Boston cardinal, four women, including a survivor of clerical sex abuse, among members
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Thanks JPII!: Many of today’s papal ‘traditions’ were Blessed John Paul’s innovations
The first anniversary of Pope Francis' election brought stories highlighting the unique style he has brought to the papacy. Maybe people have forgotten how much of what passes today for papal "tradition" was actually an innovation of Pope John Paul II.Frequent parish visits? Check. Jok
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Francis Offers Hope for Bethlehem: New mayor looks forward to Pope’s May visit
Mayor hopes his visit will “mobilize the peace process and the process of the justice.”
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Between East and West: Myroslav Marynovych on the struggle for democracy in Ukraine
Myroslav Marynovych is a noted writer, public intellectual and human rights activist in Ukraine. In 1977, Marynovych was arrested because of his human rights advocacy and charged with anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda. He was sentenced to 7 years of hard labor and 5 years in exile. After his rele
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California Bishop: Sign Up for Obamacare: Says ‘faithful citizens’ obligated to obey ACA
Bishop Barnes says ‘faithful citizens’ have an obligation to obey ACA.
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No Comment So Far From Uganda Bishops: Waiting on a response to country’s anti-gay law
Weeks after a controversial bill against homosexuality became law in their country, there was still no official word from Ugandan Catholic bishops on how they perceived it, said a senior Catholic spokesman.An informed Ugandan priest, meanwhile, suggested the bishops had opted to keep "safe"
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‘Underground’ Bishop of Shanghai Passes at 96 : Bishop Fan spent decades in prison
Bishop Fan spent decades in prison after a government crackdown in 1955.