Syrians hope for papal visit after successful Iraq trip
Posted in International Middle East NEWS

Syrians hope for papal visit after successful Iraq trip

VATICAN (CNS): The people of Syria were touched and encouraged by Pope Francis’ recent visit…

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Imbibe St. Joseph’s spirit of openness to serve
Posted in Asia Hong Kong NEWS

Imbibe St. Joseph’s spirit of openness to serve

HONG KONG (SE): In an online Mass marking the solemnity of St. Joseph on March…

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Abuse survivor named to Commission for the Protection of Minors
Posted in International NEWS The Pope Vatican

Abuse survivor named to Commission for the Protection of Minors

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis named Juan Carlos Cruz, a survivor of sexual abuse by a…

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Manila and Kalookan bishops displeased with Holy Week gathering ban
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Manila and Kalookan bishops displeased with Holy Week gathering ban

MANILA (SE): Responding to a ban or limits on religious activities by Philippine health authorities…

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Philippine bishops condemn government ban of word, Lumad
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippine bishops condemn government ban of word, Lumad

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine bishops’ Episcopal Commission on Indigenous Peoples (ECIP) has condemned a government…

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Will Asian cultures be included in the Vatican’s fraternity efforts?
Posted in Commentary Features | Commentary International The Pope Vatican

Will Asian cultures be included in the Vatican’s fraternity efforts?

Ben Joseph Pope Francis’ immediate predecessors, Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Emeritus Benedict…

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Moral guidance must gently lead people to doing better, pope says
Posted in International NEWS The Pope

Moral guidance must gently lead people to doing better, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): Moral theology, he said, cannot be only about principles and formulations, but must…

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