Catholic bishops in Nigeria condemn liturgical abuses, call for immediate reforms — By: Catholic News Agency

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The bishops released a statement Aug. 15, 2024, the solemnity of the Assumption, condemning abuses during Mass and urging priests to take action. / Credit: Abuja Archdiocese ACI Africa, Aug 19, 2024 / 12:45 pm (CNA). Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have…

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UK police pay 13,000 pounds to Christian woman arrested for silent prayer — By: Catholic News Agency

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce. / Credit: ADF UK CNA Newsroom, Aug 19, 2024 / 11:19 am (CNA). West Midlands Police have paid 13,000 pounds (about $16,800) in compensation to Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, the Christian volunteer who was twice arrested for praying silently near an abortion facility in Birmingham, England. The settlement comes as the U.K. government is reportedly…

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Biden’s Title IX gender-identity protections have been blocked in 26 states: What to know — By: Catholic News Agency

Paula Scanlan, a women’s sports activist and former teammate of trans-identifying athlete Lia Thomas on the University of Pennsylvania women’s swim team, speaks to a crowd about her story. Originally only speaking out anonymously, Scanlan has since gone public about the emotional impact of having to share a locker room with a biological male had…

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