Bishop and priests arrested in India over alleged illegal sand mining
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A Catholic bishop in India has been arrested over illegal sand mining on diocesan land in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
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Former Vatican prelate to face trial for sexual abuse in Argentina on Feb. 21
Crux,After a five-month delay, Argentine Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, a veteran prelate who has boasted of his friendship with the pope, will be tried in a criminal court Feb. 21.
Ukrainian archbishop: ‘If the pope comes to Ukraine, the war would end’
Crux,As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to foment, one of the country’s top Catholic prelates has reiterated his desire for a papal visit, which he believes will help calm escalations and put an end to a nearly 8-year conflict.
Israeli Forces Kill 3 Palestinian Suspects in Counterterrorism Raid
Israel’s security forces said on Wednesday they killed three Palestinians who were allegedly involved in recent shooting attacks against Israelis.
Indian bishop, priests arrested for illegal sand mining operations on Church-owned land
A Catholic bishop and several priests have reportedly been arrested in India for illegal mining operations on land owned by the diocese.
Montreal nuns intend to stand up against their eviction
Crux,On Jan. 31, a bailiff knocked on the door of the 200-odd units of the Mont-Carmel Residence, a private seniors’ residence in Montreal. sis Auxiliary Sisters and all the residents received a notice of eviction from him.
'Political messianism:' What’s behind Christian persecution in Nicaragua?
An ideological umbrella, which portrays President Daniel Ortega as being “anointed by God … for sacred Nicaragua,” is behind the persecution of Catholic and Protestant institutions and individuals in the Central American country, an adviser for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has said.
French President Emmanuel Macron tries to smooth Russia-Ukraine tensions
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Peace in the Middle East: How Tossing the Old Playbook Brought Historic Change to Israel and Her Arab Neighbors
The Trump Administration forged what some people thought was impossible in the Middle East: peace deals between Israel and her Sunni Arab neighbors. Then U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman served as one of the main architects of what's become known as the Abraham Accords.
Catholic doctor to challenge abortion pill reversal ban at UK High Court
Dermot Kearney is a past president of the Catholic Medical Association (UK).
