Several cardinals show grave concern about Iran war; McElroy says it’s not a just war — By: Catholic News Agency

Several members of the Catholic hierarchy are expressing grave concerns about the American and Israeli military conflict with Iran, and at least one cardinal said the U.S. decision to launch the initial attacks fails to meet the criteria of a “just war” based on Catholic criteria. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Georgia appeals court blocks abuse suit against Atlanta Archdiocese, cites statute of limitations — By: Catholic News Agency

A dozen alleged abuse victims suffered a defeat at a Georgia appeals court this week when their lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Atlanta was dismissed on the grounds that the alleged abuse did not fall under an extended statute of limitations. The case turned on whether or not the archdiocese had covered up the alleged…

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Vatican to host conference on molecular biology and regenerative medicine — By: Catholic News Agency

The Vatican is set to host an international conference in Vatican City that will bring together scientists, physicians, and bioethicists to reflect on the ethical challenges of molecular biology, regenerative medicine, and new biotechnologies from a Christian perspective. The Pontifical Academy for Life, together with the NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering at the University of Basel…

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Cardinal Mathieu evacuated from Iran, many Catholics leaving the country — By: Catholic News Agency

Amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated from his residence in the Iranian capital. He arrived in Rome last weekend after witnessing the first days of military clashes. The 62-year-old Belgian cardinal, a member of the…

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7 key things to know about the Catholic Church in Algeria ahead of the pope’s visit — By: Catholic News Agency

ALGIERS, Algeria — When Pope Leo XIV begins his first pastoral visit to Africa as pontiff on April 13, he will start in Algeria before proceeding to Cameroon, then to Angola, and finally to Equatorial Guinea. The North African nation of Algeria is a country where Christianity has ancient roots but where Catholics today constitute…

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