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Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer Watch

The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face heightened tensions ... continue reading

Chile ends statute of limitations for sex crimes with underage victims Watch

Chile has removed the statute of limitation on sex crimes against children and adolescents, though the new law is not retroactive. The move ... continue reading

Ecuador march protests abortion, gay marriage Watch

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections, and parental ... continue reading

Kenyan court rules that rape victims have right to abortion Watch

 Kenya's High Court ruled Wednesday that rape victims whose pregnancy threatens their life or health have a right to procure abortion. ... continue reading

Eritrean Catholic Church denounces government seizure of health clinics Watch

The Eritrean Catholic Church has criticized the government of the one-party state for seizing and closing its 22 health clinics throughout ... continue reading

Kenyan court rules that rape victims have right to abortion

Kenya's High Court ruled Wednesday that rape victims whose pregnancy threatens their life or health have a right to procure abortion. ... continue reading

South Sudan president: I was 'almost trembling' as Pope Francis begged me to make peace Watch

In an unprecedented gesture last month, Pope Francis kissed the feet of several South Sudanese leaders, who were visiting the Vatican for a ... continue reading

Pro-life activists call for acquittal of doctor who refused to perform abortion in Argentina Watch

Pro-life advocates in Argentina have called for the acquittal of Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, whose trial started May 13 in Rio Negro ... continue reading

Pope Francis: Catholics and Orthodox are united by 'ecumenism of blood' Watch

 In Bulgaria Sunday, Pope Francis said Catholics and Orthodox are united by the blood of the martyrs and the Christians who continue ... continue reading

In South Sudan, the 'Blue Sisters' bring hope to abused women Watch

They were founded three decades ago in southern Sudan, and named the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But in a region dramatically ... continue reading

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