International News

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University of Notre Dame to start centre at Catholic church in Dublin

July 15, 2016

WASHINGTON – Officials at the University of Notre Dame say a centre the Indiana university will establish at a Catholic church in Ireland will offer a haven for those seeking to reignite their faith, a debating ground for those who have questions and a magnet for non-Catholics who want to learn about the faith.

Injunction placed on Indiana abortion law; Planned Parenthood closes site

July 15, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS – A federal judge has put on hold an Indiana law that makes it illegal for women in the state to have an abortion solely based on the race, gender or disability of a fetus.

Zimbabwe's church leaders warn of unrest if citizens' protests not heard

July 15, 2016

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe's church leaders called on the government to listen to the cries of its suffering citizens, warning that their grievances could "soon explode into civil unrest if not addressed."

U.S. House members in bipartisan vote pass Conscience Protection Act

July 14, 2016

WASHINGTON – In a bipartisan 245-182 vote, House members July 13 passed the Conscience Protection Act, which would provide legal protection to doctors, nurses, hospitals and all health care providers who choose not to provide abortions as part of their health care practice.

Mobile medical unit from Vatican hits Rome's peripheries to help poor

July 14, 2016

VATICAN CITY – A mobile medical unit donated by the Vatican tours Rome's peripheries, offering free health care to those in need.

Scottish bishops urge Britain not to renew Trident nuclear weapons system

July 13, 2016

MANCHESTER, England – The British government must take "decisive and courageous steps" toward ridding the country of nuclear weapons, said the Catholic bishops of Scotland.

Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers

July 13, 2016

DALLAS – In the week since five Dallas area police officers were gunned down, thousands have gathered in churches, parks, plazas, parking lots and a symphony hall to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country.

English cardinal welcomes Theresa May as new British prime minister

July 12, 2016

LONDON – An English cardinal said he was delighted by the appointment of Theresa May as Britain's new prime minister because of the commitment she has shown in the fight against human trafficking.

Rosica’s role unchanged as Vatican moves toward lay-run press office

July 12, 2016

The advent of a new, professional, lay-led press office at the Vatican won’t sideline Canada’s Fr. Thomas Rosica, who has acted as a volunteer English-language attaché to the Holy See press office since Pope Benedict resigned.

Pilgrims to take sharpened social media strategies to World Youth Day

July 12, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Low-cost video messaging carried across increasingly video-friendly social media platforms will define this year's World Youth Day experience, said several organizational leaders finalizing their media strategies.