International News

News from outside of Canada.

U.K. to defend persecuted Christians throughout world

July 10, 2019

MANCHESTER, England -- A top British official said the government would commit itself to a robust defense of persecuted Christians following a new report into their plight.

Bill against seal of confession withdrawn before key hearing

July 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES -- In a last-minute twist, a California bill that would have required priests to break the sacramental seal of confession was shelved by its sponsor amid a remarkable grassroots campaign mounted by the state's Catholics, members of other faith groups, and religious liberty advocates from across the country.

At Capitol Hill, faith-based organizations shine light on human trafficking

July 7, 2019

WASHINGTON -- At age 9, growing up in Cameroon, Evelyn Chumbow had dreams of coming to the United States, thinking she'd live like the characters in TV shows such as "The Cosbys" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," which she believed depicted life here.

Judge blocks Ohio's ban on abortions after fetal heartbeat detected

July 7, 2019

CINCINNATI -- A federal judge July 3 granted a preliminary injunction blocking an Ohio ban on abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Trump spotlights religious sister, Catholic flight director of Apollo 11

July 6, 2019

WASHINGTON -- In his "Salute to America" speech July 4 at the Lincoln Memorial, President Donald Trump praised the work and dedication of a woman religious and the Catholic man who was the flight director of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

Kentucky judge declares death penalty protocol unconstitutional

July 3, 2019

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Franklin County Circuit judge ruled July 2 that Kentucky's death penalty regulations are unconstitutional because they fail to provide for an automatic stay of execution for intellectually disabled inmates.

Washington state bishops: immigration reform a 'disappointing reality'

July 3, 2019

SEATTLE -- Washington's bishops have issued a call for "comprehensive immigration reform that honors the dignity of those seeking a better life in the United States, while also addressing the legitimate need for safe and secure borders."

Doctors to remove nutrition from disabled Frenchman Vincent Lambert

July 3, 2019

REIMS, France (CNA) -- Doctors have said they will begin to remove intravenous feeding tubes from Vincent Lambert, though his parents have asked international authorities to intervene to avoid the death of the man, who requires artificial life support due to a severe injury.

Chicago woman's healing is miracle in Cardinal Newman's sainthood cause

July 3, 2019

CHICAGO -- A few prayers to Blessed John Henry Newman became a "constant dialogue" and then a desperate response to an emergency for Melissa Villalobos of Chicago.

Irish newspapers apologize, pay ex-seminarian for false claims

July 2, 2019

DUBLIN -- Three Irish newspapers have apologized and paid compensation to a former seminarian after admitting they falsely claimed he was expelled from formation after being found in bed with another seminarian.