“The political situation remains heated, so we can’t yet speak of any stability,” explained the coordinating secretary of the Madagascar bishops’ conference.
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On Oct. 2, Philippine officials said they would end rescue efforts and shift to giving aid to the more than 20,000 displaced residents.
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Most protesters were at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, or EDSA shrine, a major intersection in the heart of Metro Manila.
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First lay synod in India’s Eastern Catholic Church seeks greater representation
by UCA Newsby UCA NewsThe special synod resolved to seek 50% representation for laity, with women forming up to 40% of that share, in every decision-making body of the church.
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As Hong Kong Catholic activist’s trial reaches final stretch, appeals grow to ‘save him’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsAfter a year of pro-democracy protests in 2019, China in 2020 imposed the national security law, which has all but silenced dissent in Hong Kong, AP reported.
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“We must abandon the fists, weapons, and tools of violence we hold in our hands, and stop creating and using nuclear weapons.”
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“It was through his faith that he was able to live the tragedy of the atomic destruction to the truth of its very meaning.”
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Indian nuns released on conditional bail; advocates, superiors call their arrest ‘unlawful’
by UCA Newsby UCA News“Never have we ever faced such a charge (of forceful religious conversion) in our history,” said the mother superior of the Assisi Sisters.
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Father Kolbe encouraged the Japanese friars to remain faithful to their mission despite wartime hardships, placing all in Mary’s hands.
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As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — and as renewed nuclear threats emerge in current conflicts — several U.S. Catholic bishops …
