Beijing opposes outside interference after the Vatican reports that one of its bishops in China was being held at an undisclosed location after he was forcibly removed from his diocese
1 min read27 Jun 2017Pope Francis said abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life but there is no sin that God's mercy cannot wipe away when it finds a repentant heart
1 min read21 Nov 2016Pope warns American bishops accused of covering up for paedophile priests instead of reporting them to police
4 min read27 Sep 2015In a final vote after two weeks of heated debate, the issue did not receive two-thirds majority needed
2 min read19 Oct 2014The first women bishops can be appointed before the end of the year
1 min read14 Jul 2014UN chief Ban Ki-moon urges an end to arms supplies to Syria’s rival sides
3 min read23 Apr 2013Italian conference expressed thanks to God for the election of Milan’s Angelo Scola in a media statement
1 min read14 Mar 2013The reform measure fails after lay members reject the move
2 min read21 Nov 2012Kerala Church to support families that go forth and multiply
3 min read16 Jun 2008The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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