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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Vatican acknowledges challenges in global synodal process
The Vatican spoke of ‘fears and reticence,’ as well as ‘a certain mistrust.’
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German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly.
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Hardline Hindu Neighbors Attack Pastors in Northern India – Morningstar News
A Hindu extremist mob on Jan. 28 attacked two pastors in northern India, setting the Bible of one on fire as he blacked out from the beating, he said.
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10 Christian converts forced to take Islamic re-education classes in Iran: report
Intelligence agents in Iran’s Khuzestan Province have instructed 10 Christian converts who had been cleared of all accusations to participate in “re-education” classes led by Islamic clerics, according to a report.
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Ottawa Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Due to Freedom Convoy, Ted Cruz Calls for Investigation of GoFundMe
The mayor of Ottawa declared a state of emergency Sunday after thousands of protesters opposed COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates paralyzed the downtown area of Canada's capital city.
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Brazilians installed as catechists say recognition strengthens their work
Crux,Formally installing catechists and lectors into their roles as lay leaders in the church is especially important as a recognition for women and men in places like the Amazon region.
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Pope Francis makes first TV talk show appearance
He asked viewers who do not pray to send him ‘good thoughts, good vibes.’
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Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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Pope praises how Morocco’s people tried to save boy in well
Crux,Pope Francis on Sunday described as “beautiful” how people rallied around efforts — eventually proven vain — to save the life of a 5-year-old boy who was trapped in a well for days in a village in Morocco.
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Biden and Bennett Discuss Iran, Ukraine Crisis in Phone Call
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden discussed ways to counter the Iranian threat and the Ukraine crisis during a phone call on Sunday, the two leaders announced.
