Dozens Drown as Large Ferry Sinks Off Philippines
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Kenyan priests help communities cope with impact of climate change | Crux
Crux,When needy parishioners come to Father Patrick Ndonga’s doorstep, they leave with a small bag of beans or cornmeal or even a small bottle of cooking oil.
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Pope Francis: ‘Free the sacred from its ties with money’
In a reflection on the Gospel of the “widow’s mite,” Pope Francis spoke about hypocrisy and giving our all to God.
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Christians worldwide unite in prayer for the persecuted church
To observe the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted on Sunday, churches around the world are praying for more than 340 million Christians who are persecuted or oppressed because of their faith.
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Peruvian journalist who unveiled Catholic scandals wins press award | Crux
Crux,Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz, famous for her reporting on a troubled Catholic lay group, has won an international award recognizing her courage in continuing to investigate regardless of both personal and legal threats.
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‘Ultimate Advocate for Babies’: Pro-Life Pioneer, Co-Founder of American Life League Passes Away
Paul Brown, a longstanding leader in the pro-life movement, passed away on Nov. 4 at the age of 83.
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Pope Francis: Crisis in marriage is an ‘opportunity,’ not a ‘curse’
Pope Francis met members of the marriage ministry Retrouvaille, which helps struggling couples overcome difficulties in their relationship.
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Over 60 members of Baptist church kidnapped in Nigeria
Armed bandits in Nigeria’s Kaduna State kidnapped more than 60 worshipers during a church service and shot one Christian dead, according to reports, which also say Christian workers in the area have gone into hiding.
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Pope urges two-state solution in meeting with Palestinian president
Pope Francis has used a private audience with the President of the Palestinian Authority to reaffirm his support for a two-state solution in the Holy Land.
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Italy’s ‘pusher priest’ suspended from ministry amid canonical inquiry | Crux
Crux,An Italian priest facing civil charges over the import and sale of drugs has been suspended from ministry and is undergoing a formal canonical investigation as he awaits a judicial ruling on whether he will go to prison.
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Guernsey scraps proposal for discrimination law that could have led to Catholic schools’ closure
Catholic schools in Guernsey will be permitted to appoint only Catholics as head teachers following a vote on Nov. 3 rejecting a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance.
