Archive for December 5, 2019

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Burkina Faso bishop: As violence continues, 'nobody is listening'

Following the death of more than a dozen Christians in a church shooting over the weekend, a Burkina Faso bishop... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis tells Jesuits he is shocked by anti-immigration narratives in Europe

Pope Francis decried the mistreatment of migrants and said that he is shocked by anti-immigration narratives within Europe during a... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

'The key is not to fight, but just to bear witness': How to preach Advent

The season of Advent roots us in the true mission of the Church, Archbishop Joseph Augustine Di Noia, O.P., adjunct secretary... Read more

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Vatican committee asks UN for World Day of Human Fraternity

Members of a Vatican Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue met with the Secretary General of the United Nations on December... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Don't forget the real meaning of Christmas

Ahead of the Vatican Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5, Pope Francis expressed hope that the nativity scene in St. Peter’s... Read more

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Pelosi fumes: 'I don't hate anybody. I was raised Catholic'

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Thursday rejected the suggestion that she “hates” President Donald Trump, and said that... Read more

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By Ed Condon,JD Flynn

Diocese of Rochester confirms it requested Fulton Sheen beatification delay

The Diocese of Rochester confirmed on Thursday that it had requested a delay of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

'If we give up our Christianity, we lose our identity,' says Hungarian minister

Hungary is promoting pro-family policies because its Christian identity is at stake, the country’s family minister told CNA in an... Read more

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Tucson bishop: US policy puts migrants at risk of violent crime

The U.S. government’s “Remain in Mexico” policies put vulnerable migrants at risk of kidnapping, rape, cartel violence, gang activity, and... Read more

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Catholic Church discovered in Dublin archeology dig

Following the demolition of a Dublin building, archaeologists recently discovered the foundations a 300-year-old Catholic Church that was used during... Read more