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- Church in the Americas
- May 23, 2019
Argentine doctor faces prison for refusing abortion; Chilean Jesuit faces abuse accusations

Inés San Martín gives a roundup of Church news from Latin America.
- Church in Europe
- May 22, 2019
As Italy's gypsies struggle with stigma, pope's outreach stands alone

Predjudice and stigma against gypsies is growing, Italian gypsies say, but the pope is not here for it.
- Uncategorised
- May 23, 2019
Church in Bangladesh to discuss new sex abuse norms in August

Bangladeshi Catholics must break taboos surrounding sexual abuse to end a culture of silence, according to the country’s top prelate.
- News Analysis
- May 23, 2019
If Francis wants to mediate US/Iran, his best odds may be with Tehran

Here’s the irony of the present moment: One can assemble a powerful case that the Vatican under Pope Francis actually would stand a better chance of moving the needle with Iran than the U.S. if it wanted to mediate the current conflict.
- Church in Asia
- May 23, 2019
Pope’s shout-out to Chinese Catholics comes as pressure over deal mounts

Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a shout-out to Chinese Catholics, specifically those who endure “daily trials and tribulations.” Though interpreted as a sign of the pope’s commitment to his flock in China, the greeting also comes at a time when Francis is facing increased pressure over his recent deal with the government on the appointment of bishops.

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Church’s silent witness can cut through the rocks of politics, culture
- May 20, 2019
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- May 19, 2019
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In Chile, God’s alive and well and arrives every day on WhatsApp
- May 21, 2019
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Priest says ‘religious ideologies’ complicate Chile’s abuse crisis
- May 20, 2019
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Vatican financial watchdog announces fewer reports of ‘suspicious activity’ in 2018
- May 21, 2019
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Women’s soccer team plans goal of more equality at the Vatican
- May 21, 2019
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New D.C. leader says Church’s ‘sorrow and shame’ don’t define it
- May 21, 2019
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Pro-life community debate prudence of new anti-abortion laws
- May 21, 2019
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Irish bishops say Brexit means EU elections have ‘far-reaching implications’
- May 21, 2019
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On eve of divorce referendum, Irish Church urges more support for marriage
- May 21, 2019
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Iraqi Christian leaders plead with US, Iran to sort things out
- May 22, 2019
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Pope reads Italian bishops the riot act over delayed annulment reform
- May 20, 2019
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- May 22, 2019
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- May 22, 2019
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- May 21, 2019
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- May 21, 2019
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- May 18, 2019
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- May 22, 2019
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Former Jerusalem patriarch: Time to move away from war
- May 21, 2019
By Judith Sudilovsky
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- May 12, 2019
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- May 22, 2019
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As migrants continue streaming into Mexico, donor fatigue sets in
- May 22, 2019
By David Agren
Brazilian bishop accused of theft, covering up abuse resigns
- May 21, 2019
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- May 22, 2019
By Junno Arocho Esteves
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Nigerian bishop says sharia law has failed in the north of the country
- May 20, 2019
By Crux Staff
Pope assures missionaries of his prayers for kidnapped priest
- May 17, 2019
By Carol Glatz

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Court in India orders investigation of cardinal after cover-up accusation
- May 22, 2019
By Nirmala Carvalho
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Archbishop says Indian Jesuit convicted of rape ‘totally innocent’
- May 21, 2019
By Nirmala Carvalho
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- May 19, 2019
By Elise Harris

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Polish bishops admit they haven’t done enough to stop abuse
- May 22, 2019
By Vanessa Gera
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Bishops express concern about nationalism as EU elections near
- May 22, 2019
By Cindy Wooden
Frenchman in vegetative state kept alive after appeal to UN
- May 22, 2019
By Angela Charlton

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Australian Church to review governance after sex abuse inquiry
- May 2, 2019
By Michael Sainsbury
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Australian Church looks for more collegial models of governance
- May 9, 2019
By Michael Sainsbury
Before Australian elections, bishops call for help for most vulnerable
- Apr 23, 2019
By Catholic News Service

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- May 21, 2019
By Charles C. Camosy
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- May 20, 2019
By Christopher White
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- May 17, 2019
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