International News

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Bishops condemn ‘terrorist outrages’

May 31, 2019

Bishops’ conferences from Francophone West Africa have pledged solidarity with Christian communities after a spate of Islamist attacks and urged governments and religious leaders to do more to counter “unlooked-for menaces, tragedies and catastrophes.”

Catholic activist arrested, accused of 'undermining' Vietnamese government

May 30, 2019

HANOI, Vietnam -- Police in Vietnam have been accused of abducting a Catholic advocate for social and charitable activities.

Europe's bishops call for unity, cooperation after crucial EU elections

May 29, 2019

BRUSSELS -- Catholic church leaders welcomed the outcome of key European Union elections as endorsing their continent's unity, but also called for stronger dialogue in European politics.

Cardinal Pell's appeal of guilty verdict in abuse cases set for hearing

May 29, 2019

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Should an appeals court uphold his conviction for child sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George Pell appears to have come to terms that his spectacular fall from grace could be complete in upcoming days.

Missouri may be first abortion-free state

May 29, 2019

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has told Planned Parenthood officials it will not renew its St. Louis clinic's license expiring May 31 unless the clinic makes changes to comply with various state health regulations.

Illinois House passes bill allowing abortion at any stage

May 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- In a 64-50 vote May 28, the Illinois House passed an abortion bill the Catholic Conference of Illinois called "an extreme measure" that allows "for the abortion of unborn life at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason."

Missouri governor signs new bill to ban abortions

May 29, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- With Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signing into law a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy, the state's lawmakers" have taken a giant step forward for the pro-life movement," said St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.

Four Catholics die in latest Burkina Faso church attack

May 28, 2019

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso -- Suspected Muslim extremists attacked another Catholic church in Burkina Faso, killing four people and raising the death toll among Christians to 20 in wave of violence in the West Africa nation.

Pope Francis says Argentine bishop will go to trial for sexual misconduct

May 28, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNA) -- Pope Francis has said a preliminary investigation against Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta has concluded and will now proceed to trial.

Supreme Court allows fetal burials, rejects abortion limits in Indiana

May 28, 2019

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on two different aspects of Indiana abortion laws May 28.