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Police in Northern Ireland investigate burning of Pope Francis image
By Michael Kelly, Catholic News ServiceThe Police Service of Northern Ireland said it is investigating a possible crime after an image of Pope Francis was burned in a bonfire.
Pope Francis confirms plans to meet Russian patriarch in Kazakhstan
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServicePope Francis said he plans to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in September at an interreligious meeting in Kazakhstan.
Register takes 19 honours at Catholic press awards 2022
By Catholic Register StaffThe Catholic Register has once again been recognized for its fine journalism, taking home 19 honours at the annual Catholic Press Association awards, including a second place for best national newspaper.
World's Ukrainian bishops gather in Poland near Ukrainian border
By Catholic News ServicePrevented by war from meeting in Kyiv, 40 Ukrainian Catholic bishops from around the world met in Poland, less than 10 miles from the border with their homeland, in early July.
China deploys hundreds of auditors to monitor religious activities online
By Catholic News ServiceThe Chinese Communist Party is seeking to expand its apparatus to monitor and curb religious activities in cyberspace through training and deploying hundreds of "auditors" across the country, triggering concerns from rights groups.
In interview, Pope Francis condemns abortion, says he's not resigning
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceIn a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he's preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.
Roe reversal a call to help moms, babies
By Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade is “tremendously important” for the nation and the cause of life, but it’s not “a day simply for celebration,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Archbishop asks church to be in solidarity with migrants who died in truck
By Catholic News ServiceSAN ANTONIO (CNS) -- The archbishop of San Antonio offered prayers for 46 people found dead and another 16 survivors discovered June 27 in sweltering conditions in a semitruck.
Roe v. Wade officially overturned by U.S. Supreme Court
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News ServiceIn a 5-4 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in the United States.
Abuse victim seeks damages from Pope Benedict XVI
By Catholic News ServiceA victim of sexual abuse is reported to be suing retired Pope Benedict XVI in connection with the Munich abuse scandal.
Catholics in South Sudan, Congo had hoped papal visit would lead to peace
By Tonny Onyulo, Catholic News ServiceMary Akol Chok, a resident of Rumbek, South Sudan, is among thousands of residents who had planned to walk for more than 180 miles to the country's capital, Juba, to meet Pope Francis, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, during their ecumenical pilgrimage of peace.