Bishop Tobin responds to controversy over 'Pride' tweet

·      Illinois Senate approves bill declaring abortion a 'fundamental right'

The Illinois Senate has approved an expansive abortion bill that would declare abortion to be a “fundamental right” in the state and would remove regulations on abortion clinics and doctors.

·      Mexico’s fifth Walk for Peace draws 40,000 participants

·      'Chosen' aims to evangelize during confirmation prep

·      Singapore Catholic churches use classrooms to help homeless

·      Providence Bishop Tobin responds to controversy over 'Pride' tweet

·      Bishops lament Virginia Beach killings

·      Catholic Social Services launch new appeal to Supreme Court

·      Cardinal Pell prepares for appeal hearing

·      Australian bishops adopt new Safeguarding Standards

·      Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Romania

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