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The state-appointed chairman of the commission to investigate abuse in the Archdiocese of Cologne has quit, saying he doubted the independence of the commission and wondered whether its main aim was to protect Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki.
Indian court orders police protection for Vatican appointee
By Catholic News ServiceA top court in the southern Indian state of Kerala has ordered police protection for the apostolic administrator of an archdiocese in the Eastern rite Syro-Malabar Church, which is embroiled in a bitter liturgical dispute.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine to show support as winter begins
By Catholic News ServiceAnglican Archbishop Justin Welby spent three days in Ukraine to show solidarity with the people there. It was the first visit of an archbishop of Canterbury to an independent Ukraine.
U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to support web designer in free speech case
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News ServiceIn a case examining the scope of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the Supreme Court Dec. 5 ultimately seemed to favor a broad view of free speech.
Congolese Catholics take to the streets to protest increasing violence
By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Catholic News ServiceCatholics and other Christians in Congo took to the streets Dec. 4 to protest increasing violence, often caused when neighboring countries seek the nation's valuable minerals.
Ukrainian government says it will investigate Orthodox linked to Moscow
By Catholic News ServiceThe Ukrainian government said it would sanction members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church affiliated with the Moscow Patriarchate.
Canadians can make difference in Congo
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterWith so much of the mineral wealth needed for the world’s green transition, the future is in Congo’s hands.
Congolese bishop urges government to take control in turbulent east
By Catholic News ServiceA Catholic bishop in Congo warned of a loss of government control over parts of the country, ahead of a projected visit by Pope Francis.
Christians now minority in U.K. presenting new opportunities for evanglization
By Simon Caldwell, Catholic News ServiceAn English bishop said Catholics must work harder to evangelize the U.K. after the latest official census showed that Christians were a minority for the first time since records began.
Regional representatives meet Pope Francis, discuss 'continental phase' of synod
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceWhile some people want to "reform" the Catholic Church and others want "to put the brakes on the synod process," those involved in preparing the continental phase of the synod process want "to mend" the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the pope, said Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg, relator general of the synod.
Cardinal Zen, five others fined, but larger charge looms
By Catholic News ServiceA Hong Kong Court fined Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, 90, and five others for failing to register a humanitarian fund set up to help people arrested in anti-government protests pay legal fees.