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Swiss bishops’ study finds more than 1,000 cases of clergy sexual abuse
Posted on 09/12/2023 14:35 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

CNA Newsroom, Sep 12, 2023 / 10:35 am (CNA).
The 136-page report documents 1,002 cases of abuse since the mid-20th century involving 510 accused and 921 victims.
Swiss bishop reprimands clergy after viral video of woman ‘concelebrating’ Mass
Posted on 09/11/2023 18:45 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Denver, Colo., Sep 11, 2023 / 14:45 pm (CNA).
The laywoman stood at the altar in ordinary dress, with two priests beside her. She extended her arms and pronounced with them the words of the Consecration.
Ulma family beatified on a ‘day of joy’ in Poland
Posted on 09/10/2023 13:51 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Markowa, Poland, Sep 10, 2023 / 09:51 am (CNA).
It was the first time the Church has beatified an entire family at the same time.
U.S. bishops call for opening of corridor to allow aid to Armenian Christians
Posted on 09/8/2023 15:10 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 8, 2023 / 11:10 am (CNA).
The USCCB said in a press release Thursday that recent reports have indicated a “devastating impact” of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh.
There are now 4 shrines dedicated to Mary, Mother of Persecuted Christians
Posted on 09/8/2023 07:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

London, England, Sep 8, 2023 / 03:00 am (CNA).
On the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we highlight shrines in the United States, England, and Sweden dedicated to praying for persecuted Christians.
Documents identify thousands of Jews hidden by Catholic religious during Nazi occupation of Rome
Posted on 09/7/2023 12:30 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Rome Newsroom, Sep 7, 2023 / 08:30 am (CNA).
The newly rediscovered documentation references more than 4,300 people hidden by 100 women’s religious congregations and 55 men’s religious congregations.
Rome Diocese expresses solidarity with anti-Mafia priest following attempted assassination
Posted on 08/31/2023 20:00 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Rome, Italy, Aug 31, 2023 / 16:00 pm (CNA).
On Tuesday, the priest was participating in a march for law and order and against the Mafia when a man on a motorbike tried to run him over.
Cardinal blesses new German EWTN studio, highlights role in new evangelization
Posted on 08/31/2023 16:28 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

CNA Newsroom, Aug 31, 2023 / 12:28 pm (CNA).
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 30 emphasized the importance of the Catholic television network EWTN.TV.
Finnish lawmaker on trial for ‘hate speech’ for defending traditional marriage
Posted on 08/30/2023 16:15 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 30, 2023 / 12:15 pm (CNA).
Päivi Räsänen is on trial this week for using Bible verses to express her support for traditional marriage.
Vatican reassures Ukrainian Catholics that pope did not intend to praise Russian imperialism
Posted on 08/29/2023 14:34 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Rome Newsroom, Aug 29, 2023 / 10:34 am (CNA).
Pope Francis made the comment while speaking off the cuff during a live video conference with Russian youth Aug. 25.