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·      Holy See-China agreement draws criticism from US religious freedom advocates

The Holy See’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops has drawn criticism from some U.S. religious freedom leaders, who contend that it concedes too much to power to the government and undermines efforts to protect other suffering religious groups.

·      Pope: Be open to the good, wherever it comes from

·      Study finds increases in gold price increase sex-selective abortions in India

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·      For Austrian cardinal, female deacons an 'open question'

·      Pope Francis: Pray the rosary daily for Church's protection from Satan

·      Chaput: Youth synod depends on faith, not sentimentality

·      Prolife Democrat laments ‘homogenization’ within parties

·      Holy See, China continue to negotiate situation of underground bishops

·      Vermont AG investigates abuse allegations at Catholic institutions

·      Denver archbishop releases letter responding to claims by priest

·      Archbishop McCarrick to lead life of prayer, penance at Kansas friary

·      Pope Francis laicizes convicted Chilean abuser

·      How the L.A. archdiocese is supporting separated immigrant families

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