Landslides in New Zealand Kill Two; More Missing
In this image from a video, rescuers work near the site of a landslide at the base of Mount Maunganui on New Zealand’s North Island, Jan. 22, 2026. Associated Press / TVNZ ...
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German cardinal says Catholic priests should be allowed to marry: ‘It would be better for their life’
A prominent Roman Catholic Church leader in Germany has said that he believes priests should be allowed to get married, opposing centuries of mandated celibacy for clergy.
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Pope Francis: The dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide
He said that the ethical principle ‘applies to everyone, not just Christians or believers.’
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Bishop and priests arrested in India over alleged illegal sand mining
Crux,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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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French President Emmanuel Macron tries to smooth Russia-Ukraine tensions
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