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Irish Bishops Respond to Abortion Legislation

Bill "is unnecessary to ensure that women receive the life-saving treatment they need during pregnancy"

Dublin, May 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1244 hits

Here is a preliminary response from the Catholic bishops of Ireland to theProtection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013. The statement was published last Friday, May 3. * * * The Catholic bishops of Ireland stress once again the importance of continuing to provide a health care service in Ireland which ensures...

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US Bishops Note Support for Challengers to Contraception Mandate

"we will continue our vigorous efforts"

Washington, D.C., April 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1731 hits

Here is a statement released today by Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the US bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. * * * Chairman’s Statement in Support of …

"The Church in our country has felt a renewed sense of unity, hope and love of Jesus Christ and His Church"

Washington, D.C., March 20, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1426 hits

Here is the statement from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the US bishops' conference, on the occassion of Tuesday's official inauguration of Francis' pontificate. * * * Most Holy …

"This event has filled us with profound joy and thanksgiving to God"

Rome, March 19, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1649 hits

The leaders of theLatin American bishops' council (CELAM)sent a letter to His Holiness Francis, congratulating him on his election as Bishop of Rome and Successor of Peter. Here is a …

"With our Prayers We Accompany You at this Time of Great Challenges and Change"

Rome, February 12, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1819 hits

Here is the letter to Pope Benedict XVI sent yesterday by the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) regarding the Holy Father's resignation. * * * To His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI …

"A decision of great courage and characteristic clarity of mind and action"

London, February 11, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2138 hits

Here is a brief statementfrom Archbishop Vincent Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, in response to the news that Benedict XVI will resign at the end …

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