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Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
On: 1/26/2021, CNA Staff , In: Nation
Washington D.C., Jan 26, 2021 CNA.- Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. On Tuesday, 197 House Republicans sent a letter to House and Senate leaders of both parties, in support of the ...

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Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
On: 1/26/2021, CNA Staff , In: Nation
Washington D.C., Jan 26, 2021 CNA.- Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. On Tuesday, 197 House Republicans sent a letter to House and Senate leaders of both parties, in support of the ...

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Vatican exonerates retired Wyoming bishop of sexual abuse, but issues rebuke
On: 1/26/2021, , In: Nation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (CNS) -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith exonerated retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart of Cheyenne of seven accusations of sexual abuse of minors and determined that five other accusations "could not be proven with ...

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Father Jack Wintz dies; told stories of inspiration to everyday Catholics
On: 1/26/2021, , In: Nation
CINCINNATI (CNS) -- As a journalist, Franciscan Father Jack Wintz covered stories that explored human nature and focused on the mission of inspiring people as they lived their faith daily. The award-winning journalist and photographer, who helped build ...

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As resources shrink, Quebec Archdiocese reorganizes parishes for outreach
On: 1/26/2021, Philippe Vaillancourt, , In: World
QUEBEC CITY (CNS) -- The Archdiocese of Quebec announced its intention to reorganize its parishes to focus on local missionary activities. This move comes as human and material resources continue to diminish. At least 75% of the parishes will be affected ...

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Pope will bring comfort, hope to Iraq, patriarch says
On: 1/26/2021, , In: World
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In the midst of three days of prayer and fasting for peace and an end to the coronavirus pandemic, Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako, the Baghdad-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, said Iraqis still are counting on Pope Francis ...

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Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment

Washington D.C., Jan 26, 2021 CNA.- Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. On Tuesday, 197 House Republicans sent a letter to House and Senate leaders of both parties, in support of the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life “riders” that are attached to federal budget bills and which prohibit funding of abortions.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (CNS) -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith exonerated retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart of Cheyenne of seven accusations of sexual abuse of minors and determined that five other accusations "could not be proven with moral certitude," the Diocese of Cheyenne said.

Hebda: Pro-life advocates are 'on right side' of battle that is 'Lord's battle'

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) -- The men and women gathered Jan. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul were not alone in their prayers to end abortion, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda said at the annual Prayer Service for Life, which took place ahead of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life virtual march.

CINCINNATI (CNS) -- As a journalist, Franciscan Father Jack Wintz covered stories that explored human nature and focused on the mission of inspiring people as they lived their faith daily. The award-winning journalist and photographer, who helped build St. Anthony Messenger magazine into a popular publication that reflected a down-to-earth message of faith died Jan. 11 at age 84.

QUEBEC CITY (CNS) -- The Archdiocese of Quebec announced its intention to reorganize its parishes to focus on local missionary activities. This move comes as human and material resources continue to diminish.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In the midst of three days of prayer and fasting for peace and an end to the coronavirus pandemic, Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako, the Baghdad-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, said Iraqis still are counting on Pope Francis to visit in March.