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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"

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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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Australian Bishops on "Rerum Novarum" Anniversary

"The Church Has Long Had a Strong Interest in the Protection of Workers"

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Here is the statement released May 16 by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference to mark the 120th anniversary of the publication of Leo XII's encyclical "Rerum Novarum." * * * Sunday, May …

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Letter on 40th Anniversary of European Bishops' Council

"Only the Culture of Love and Life Can Guarantee a Future"

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Here is the letter sent to the presidents of the European episcopal conferences and to all the bishops of Europe on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Council of …

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Spanish Episcopal Conference's WYD Invitation

"Put Forth the Young Face of the Church"

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Here is a translation of the Spanish Episcopal Conference's letter to the youth of Spain, inviting them to take part in the forthcoming 2011 World Youth Day, which will take place Aug. 16-21 …

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Arizona Bishops' Statement on Legislative Concerns

"The Job of an Elected Official Is One That Requires Great Sacrifice"

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Here is a statement, published Tuesday, from the bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) regarding 2011 legislative concerns. * * * As Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference …

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Bishops' Statement on New Ordinariate

"It Is Important … that Our Welcome Is Warm and Our Support Is Strong"

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Here is a statement, published Tuesday, from the general secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, regarding the establishment of a personal ordinariate for groups of …

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