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Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea inaugurates ‘the era of 1,000 priests’
By Andrés Henríquez ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 13, 2025 / 13:50 pm The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has...
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New archbishop of Bombay says Christians must acknowledge their frailty
MUMBAI, India – Archbishop John Rodrigues took hold of the Archdiocese of Bombay saying as leaders of the Church must...
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Myanmar cathedral bombed days after its establishment: ‘We will rebuild’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Feb 11, 2025 / 16:20 pm A newly-designated Catholic cathedral in Myanmar was bombed by...
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India Church calls for better help for Christian Dalit class
MUMBAI, India – Catholic leaders in India are complaining the rights of Catholic Dalits are being violated. Dalits are the...
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Nearly 2 dozen bishops visit remote community of ‘banished’ Catholics in eastern India
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Feb 7, 2025 / 15:00 pm Dozens of Catholic families of the Nandagiri settlement in...
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Japanese cardinal supports efforts to aid Gaza, but questions plans to bring injured to Japan
MUMBAI, India – Japanese Cardinal Isao Kikuchi says it is important to help the suffering people in Gaza but questions...
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Indian bishops mourn stampede deaths at massive Hindu festival attended by millions
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Feb 3, 2025 / 13:20 pm The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has expressed...
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Vatican Nuncio visits site of 2008 massacre by anti-Christian rioters in India
MUMBAI, India – Although not an official visit, the arrival of the Vatican’s Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli trip to...
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South Korea priest feeds hungry youth with kimchi stew
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Feb 1, 2025 / 05:30 am A priest in South Korea is serving up bowls...
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Cardinal Gracias: Stampede in India caused ‘suffering and trauma’ to families
MUMBAI, India – A stampede in India’s Uttar Pradesh state that killed at least 30 people is “very, very tragic,”...
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