Archive for November 21, 2017

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Tips from a local: What Cardinal Bo recommends for Pope’s visit to Burma

To prepare for Pope Francis’ trip to Burma, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the first and sole Burmese cardinal in the... Read more

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By CNA Staff

'The good Lord has guided me well': 113-year-old nun reflects on blessings

At age 113, Sister André is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world. Read more

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English judge applauds man who stole drugs, killed suicidal father

An English chemist charged with murder for the 2015 killing of his 85-year-old father, who wished to die, was freed... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Dioceses of Nashville, Jefferson City get new bishops

On Tuesday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Shawn McKnight as the next bishop of the Diocese of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope eager to meet Catholic, interreligious leaders in Bangladesh

On Tuesday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Bangladesh ahead of his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 visit... Read more

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By Elise Harris

China, Vatican use 'diplomacy of art' to foster relations

Relations with mainland China have long been an interest for the Holy See, and the Vatican Museums have now partnered... Read more

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More than 100 couples get married in Paraguay cathedral

Over one hundred couples who had been living together but were not yet married celebrated their marriages in the Asuncion... Read more

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EWTN launches on-demand access to 12,000 programs

EWTN Global Catholic Network has introduced a new service allowing free on-demand access to a large library of its video... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Why character counts in the voting booth

Sexual misconduct allegations against Republican candidate Roy Moore have brought Alabama’s special election to fill a U.S. Senate seat into... Read more