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New data looks at clerical abuse of minors in the Philippines
At least 82 priests and religious brothers associated with the Philippines have publicly accused of sexual abuse with minors, according...
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Catholic Church ‘frustrated’ over government takeover of school appointments in Gujarat, India
By Anto Akkara Bangalore, India, Jan 29, 2025 / 14:05 pm The Catholic Church in the western Indian state of...
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U.S. watchdog launches Philippines database of clergy accused of abuse against minors
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Jan 29, 2025 / 11:45 am U.S.-based abuse watchdog BishopAccountability.org during a Jan. 29 press...
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Pakistan sentences 4 men to death for alleged blasphemy on the internet
By Andrés Henríquez ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 28, 2025 / 16:15 pm A Pakistani court has sentenced four young men...
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Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Gracias, 80, as Archbishop of Bombay
MUMBAI, India – India’s most prominent cardinal is standing down as Archbishop of Bombay, have reached the ago of 80...
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Pakistani youth who gave his life to prevent terrorist attack is symbol of Christian unity
By Andrés Henríquez Lima Newsroom, Jan 25, 2025 / 10:00 am During this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,...
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Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jan 23, 2025 / 08:45 am The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis had approved...
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Indonesian archbishop opposes plans to build geothermal power plant
MUMBAI, India – A Catholic archbishop in Indonesia is opposing plans to build a geothermal power plant in his diocese....
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New Chinese bishop ordained under Vatican-China agreement
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Jan 22, 2025 / 16:15 pm The Vatican announced this week that Pope Francis has erected a...
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The Philippines’ newest cardinal shares his conclave criteria
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Madrid, Spain, Jan 22, 2025 / 06:00 am “Holy Father, you have changed my life again! Shouldn’t...
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