Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate sex abuse charges against Canadian cardinal — By: Catholic News Agency

Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix speaks at the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 7, 2021. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. Lima Newsroom, Mar 6, 2024 / 17:40 pm (CNA). The Archdiocese of Quebec in Canada has announced that Pope Francis has appointed a retired judge to lead an investigation into the accusations of sexual abuse against…

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Republican attorneys general threaten YouTube over ‘misleading’ label on pro-life videos — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Shutterstock CNA Staff, Mar 6, 2024 / 18:00 pm (CNA). Sixteen Republican attorneys general are threatening legal action against YouTube and its parent company Google for placing a ‘misleading’ label on pro-life videos. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led the effort to send a letter to Google executive Neal Mohan on Monday, regarding…

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Bishop-elect in Central African Republic vows to foster peace through dialogue with rebel groups — By: Catholic News Agency

Monsignor Aurelio Gazzera, coadjutor Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR). / Credit: ACN ACI Africa, Mar 6, 2024 / 16:20 pm (CNA). Monsignor Aurelio Gazzera, coadjutor bishop-elect of the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR), has promised to promote dialogue with various rebel groups operating in…

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Assisted suicide proposal successfully rebuffed again in Maryland legislature — By: Catholic News Agency

Baltimore, Maryland / Sean Pavone/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 6, 2024 / 14:42 pm (CNA). Lawmakers in Maryland this week halted the advancement of a proposal to legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state, the latest instance in recent years of such a proposal failing to advance in Maryland amid opposition from Catholic groups.  HB933, also…

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