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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On democracy in Myanmar, cardinal says there’s ‘no reason for optimism’
Crux,One year after a military coup overthrew Myanmar’s democratic leadership, the nation’s outspoken top Catholic prelate has called for dialogue and an end to violence but cast doubt on the future of democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
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Catholic chief calls Ukraine a pawn in escalating US/Russia conflict
Crux,Listen to this story: ROSARIO, Argentina — According to Major Archbishop Svatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Russia’s growing military presence around Ukraine is mostly about escalation of the conflict “between Russia and the Western world, particularly the U.S.” According to the prelate, “We have reached the […]
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Retired Anglican bishop Peter Forster becomes Catholic, news report confirms
Peter Forster, a former Anglican Bishop of Chester, was received into the Catholic Church in Scotland last year, a Church of England news site has reported. He is the third leading Church of England clergyman to become Catholic in the last year.
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Global Growth of Christianity Outpaces Atheists, Charismatic Churches Lead the Way
Even though the number of atheists has increased worldwide, a newly released report shows the world's population of religious people is growing even faster.
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Beijing Olympics begin amid boycotts, protests
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Major archbishop: Church offers hope amid ‘very dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking at an Aid to the Church in Need online event.
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Desperate Venezuelans Flee in Droves, but Mexico May Block Them from US Border: ‘Some Will Keep Risking It’
A massive economic collapse in Venezuela has led to one of the largest mass-migrations in modern history. As its citizens flee the crime, corruption, and despair, many are showing up at the U.S. southern border. Now a slight change in policy may put the brakes on that long march northward.
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Winter Olympics close to Pope Francis’ heart, says Vatican sports official
As the 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing on Friday, a Vatican official who oversees sports matters has said the Olympic and Paralympic Games are close to Pope Francis’ heart.
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Operation Blessing Solves Water Crisis Among Typhoon Rai Survivors in the Philippines
It's been more than a month since Typhoon Rai wreaked havoc in the central Philippines. Many island communities still don't have cellular signal or electricity. Residents also have been getting very sick due to very limited access to clean drinking water.
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Vatican opens its first embassy in Abu Dhabi
Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra inaugurated the new diplomatic post.
