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Breaking Barriers: A Zambian Nun’s Inspiring Journey to Canon Law and the Fight for Women’s Roles in the Church

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Nairobi, Kenya — A Sister of the Holy Spirit from Zambia is defying expectations after becoming the first religious woman in her diocese to earn a licentiate in canon law. Her journey, which began as a long-held aspiration, faced numerous obstacles, yet she credits a divine intervention for making her dream a reality. Initially feeling that opportunities for advanced studies would decline past the age of 40, she found herself pleasantly surprised when her superior informed her of a sponsorship from the International Union of Superiors General. This unexpected support reignited her ambitions of studying … Read more

‘Save Our Buffalo Churches’ Mobilizes with Expert Advice from Canon Lawyer to Preserve Historic Sanctuaries

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Buffalo, NY – A local community group, “Save Our Buffalo Churches,” recently sought the expertise of a canon lawyer to guide their efforts in preventing the closure of historical churches in the Buffalo area. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over the preservation of these culturally significant buildings, many of which are central to the community’s heritage. Canon law, the legal system governing the Catholic Church, is complex and multilayered, according to experts. By engaging a canon lawyer, the group aims to ensure their actions align with ecclesiastical law, which could be decisive in their … Read more

Canon Law Society of India Focuses on Restorative Justice at Historic Northeast Conference

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Guwahati, India – The Canon Law Society of India (CLSI) recently inaugurated its 37th annual conference in the northeastern city of Guwahati, marking a significant first for the event in this region since the society’s inception in 1987. Over 130 participants including canon lawyers, priests, and religious sisters gathered to deliberate on the theme “Penal Sanctions in the Church,” critiquing and exploring the disciplinary structures within the church’s legal framework. The event commenced with an invocation by Father Selvaraj from the Bongaigaon Diocese who called for divine wisdom in deepening the understanding of God’s justice … Read more

Highway Chase Tragedy: Deadly Confrontation and Manhunt Unfold in Cañon City

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Cañon City, Colorado – Law enforcement in Cañon City issued a shelter-in-place order on Sunday following a high-speed chase that resulted in the death of at least one suspect. According to officials, the pursuit started at around 11 a.m. when authorities received information from Pueblo that the police were pursuing a vehicle occupied by an individual suspected of homicide. The chase, which began in Pueblo County, continued westbound on Highway 50 until it reached Cañon City. Once in the city, the suspect’s vehicle made a northbound turn, prompting a joint effort from Pueblo PD, the … Read more