Catholic church attacked by Nicaragua's paramilitary

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Continuing a controversial plan, Chinese bishops allied with the government have told dioceses to prepare local versions of a “Sinicization” program to bring the Catholic Church more in-line with the government’s understanding of Chinese culture, society and politics.

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·      Ohio bishops commend governor's reprieve, commutation of executions

·      Cardinal McCarrick reportedly lived on IVE seminary property during retirement

·      Cardinal O'Malley calls for 'clearer procedures' in bishop abuse cases

·      Massachusetts passes “NASTY Women” abortion act

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·      What #MeToo can learn from ‘Humanae vitae’

·      Why so serious? Catholic professor talks NFP

·      Grand jury report into Pennsylvania dioceses details “unacceptable” behavior, bishop saysItaly proposes mandating display of crucifixes in public buildings

·      The consistent pro-life ethic can’t be ‘Calvinball’, prof tells pro-life Dems

·      Pope sends condolences to victims of tragedies in Laos and Greece

·      Night of terror: Inside the Catholic church attacked by Nicaragua's paramilitary

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