Archive for November 28, 2016

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New Catholic Relief Services' chairman has strong Middle East focus

Bishop Gregory John Mansour, a Maronite bishop with experience in Middle East issues, will be the next chairman of Catholic... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Scientists play a key role in solving global problems, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis told a group of scientists Monday that their role in finding creative solutions to the world’s problems is... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope taps Tallahassee bishop to lead St. Petersburg diocese

On Monday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Bishop Gregory Parkes of Pensacola-Tallahassee as the new head of... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope mourns death of Fr Kolvenbach, former head of Jesuits

After the death of Jesuit Fr. Peter Hans Kolvenbach, former head of the order, over the weekend, Pope Francis has... Read more

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Mexican archdiocese closes missing persons registry

The Archbishop of Guadalajara has announced that his diocese is calling off its distribution of a list of missing persons,... Read more