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A look at the bishop of Hong Kong’s recent visit to mainland China
Sacred Heart Cathedral in Guangzhou Sacred Heart Cathedral in Guangzhou, China. Credit: beibaoke/Shutterstock Chow’s first stop in China was Guangzhou,...
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Australian Archbishop Julian Porteous faces criticism over pastoral letter on human dignity
“God created male and female as sexually complementary. This means that, sexually speaking, we have literally been made for the...
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From Australia to the Vatican: ‘Aboriginal Mass’ seeks official recognition
Two Indigenous elders, Maureen Yanawana and Madeleine Jadai, presented the Mass to the bishops and shared its impact on their...
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Children and youth to play central role in Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea
As part of his apostolic journey, Pope Francis is expected to visit a safe house for young girls in Vanimo...
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India gets its first speech-impaired priest
MUMBAI, India – A deaf and speech-impaired man was ordained a priest in India, and says he hopes to offer...
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Prayers, processions, and seminars mark first anniversary of bloodshed in Manipur, India
By Anto Akkara New Delhi, India, May 7, 2024 / 14:31 pm Several cities across India on May 3 observed...
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Cardinal William Goh of Singapore: ‘Deep encounter with Jesus’ is key to passing on the faith
Well, certainly as a cardinal, we have a greater responsibility to the universal Church. But so far, I’ve just attended...
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Archbishop calls for prayers of peace in Manipur, India, on anniversary of clashes
MUMBAI, India – Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal in Manipur, India, called all Catholic faithful in the state to hold...
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Complaints are made against archbishop in editorial about India elections
MUMBAI, India – A formal complaint has been filed against Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore in India, alleging an attempt...
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Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender Jimmy Lai
Sebastien Lai, son of political prisoner Jimmy Lai, testified at a hearing on May 11, 2023, headed by Rep. Chris...
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