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Governor Gavin Newsom’s Death Penalty Moratorium Praised by CA Bishops

15 Mar 2019
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Nathan Glover

Bishops are praising the decision because they believe it doesn't lower crime rates. Salvatore J. Cordileone, the Archbishop of San Francisco, stated on behalf of all California bishops, they appreciate...

Gallup: U.S. Catholics Question Leaving the Church

14 Mar 2019
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Derek Welch

The number of exit thinkers is at least 10 percent more than 2002. . Thirty-seven percent of people who identify as Catholics are now re-examining their faith due to continued news concerning sexual...

Catholic Diocese Demands an Apology from ‘SNL’ Over Pete Davidson Skit

14 Mar 2019
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Corey Barnett

A Brooklyn Diocese claimed "no other institution has done more than the Catholic Church to combat and prevent sexual abuse." on last week's Saturday Night Live (SNL) episode and has demanded an apology....

Cardinal George Pell Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

13 Mar 2019
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Nathan Glover

Cardinal George Pell is the senior most Catholic leader to be convicted of a crime The former Vatican Treasurer, considered to be the third most influential position among the Holy See leadership,...

Pope Meets with LDS President Nelson at the Vatican for the First Time

12 Mar 2019
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Corey Barnett

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated a new temple in Rome. On March 9, , marking the first meeting between the Catholic head and the leader of the LDS Church. The visit occurred...

What Secrets Hide Within the Vatican Archives?

09 Mar 2019
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Kelly Frazier

Pius XII documents will be available to scholars For the Holy See, this decision was not an easy one. The Vatican has given in after more than 50 years of pressure. The announcement was made...

Pope Assigns Fresno, Memphis Bishops and L.A. Auxiliary Bishop

06 Mar 2019
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Gary Nguyen

The previous Memphis bishop was forced to resign. Pope Francis announced his selections on March 5. The pontiff named 68-year-old David Prescott Talley as the bishop to head the Memphis Diocese....

Pope Francis Warns About the Dangers of Gossip

05 Mar 2019
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Derek Welch

The tongue is like an 'atomic bomb,' says Francis. During his visit to Viterbo's Saint Crispin parish on March 3, He said "Speaking ill of others, you start a war." The pontiff equated the human...

Vatican Will Finally Get a Child Protection Law

26 Feb 2019
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Gary Nguyen

The pope made a pledge to invoke God's wrath on abuse perpetrators A spokesman for the Holy See said on February 24 there would be concrete follow-ups on the discussions and a new child protection...

Cardinal George Pell Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse

26 Feb 2019
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Corey Barnett

Pell claimed innocence from all accusations The Vatican hierarchy suffered another blow after This conviction makes Pell the highest Roman Catholic leader to be indicted. Cardinal Pell is guilty...