Pope Francis remembers late Spanish cardinal as a ‘devoted pastor’
Cardinal Francisco Álvarez Martínez died at the age of 96.
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Ransom paid for all missionaries kidnapped in Haiti but gang was divided on release: family member
A family member of several of the formerly kidnapped Christian Aid Ministries missionaries in Haiti said a ransom had already been paid for their release but the gang refused to set everyone free before the remaining 12 managed to escape.
German pilgrims hand pope ‘reform manifesto’ critical of Synodal Path
Crux,A group of pilgrims presented Pope Francis with a “reform manifesto” critical of the German Synodal Path.
With spike in omicron, Philippines cancels Black Nazarene festivities
Crux,Philippine authorities have canceled the famous Black Nazarene festivities, usually attended by millions of devotees, due to a surge in coronavirus cases
Which countries will Pope Francis visit in 2022?
Possible destinations include Lebanon, Malta, and Papua New Guinea.
Kenyan bishop urges calm as tensions rise over suspected al-Shabab attack
Crux,Bishop Wilybard Lagho of Malindi has appealed for calm in Lamu, as tensions gripped the coastal region following attacks on villages and kidnappings by suspected al-Shabab militants.
Jesuit who stood up to Paraguayan dictator dies
Crux,After a life in Paraguay working in the poorest neighborhoods and training several generations of young leaders, Jesuit Father Francisco de Paula Oliva died Jan. 3 in Asunción. He was 93.
Christian nurse wins discrimination case over cross necklace
An NHS Trust harassed and discriminated against a Christian nurse who wanted to wear her cross necklace at work, an Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Mother, Children in Uganda Hanged for Faith in Christ - Morningstar News
A Muslim in central Uganda is suspected of hanging his wife and two children because the young mother and oldest child received Christ after Christmas Day and Sunday worship services, sources said.
Why 2022 could be a year of major changes in the Roman Curia
There is currently no Vatican department head from Africa or Oceania.
