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English bishop is concerned over abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’

Apr 19, 2018

After a London borough passed an ordinance earlier this month establishing a buffer zone around a local abortion clinic, Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth said he was concerned by the unjust measure.

By Catholic News Agency

London abortion clinic buffer zone would criminalize prayer, pro-lifers say

Apr 11, 2018

As a London borough considers adopting a buffer zone around its abortion clinic to keep pro-life activists at a distance, one such group says the measure would discriminate against women who are helped through prayer and support vigils.

By Catholic News Agency

Cardinal says Rohingya need international help, because Myanmar doesn’t want them

Feb 10, 2018

Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar said the Rohingya are a stateless people spurned in his country because of “propaganda” and “hate speech” among the Buddhist majority, and they’re also often victims of human trafficking.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Pope’s anti-trafficking group a matchmaker between cops and the Church

Feb 9, 2018

The Santa Marta Group was born in London in 2014, and brings together “top cops” from around the world with Catholic activists, especially nuns, leading the anti-human trafficking charge.

By John L. Allen Jr.

London cardinal calls Tube incident ‘another cowardly attack’

Sep 15, 2017

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, whose diocese covers the Parsons Green Underground station where a terrorist bombing took place, praised the emergency services who tended to the victims as well as the residents and workers in the area who offered them safety and comfort. No one was killed, but several people were injured.

By Catholic News Service

Parents of Charlie Gard drop legal fight, saying ‘time has run out’

Jul 24, 2017

The parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard have decided to end their legal battle to save their baby’s life. Their decision came after an American neurologist told them that it was too late to try an experimental treatment in the United States. The child’s plight drew attention from both Pope Francis and President Donald Trump.

By Crux Staff