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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Saint Josephine Bakhita sculpture to be installed in St. Peter’s Square
The sculpture will be in St. Peter's Square for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8.
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Vatican, Italy bishop slam “profane” Sanremo performance
Crux,The Vatican and an Italian Catholic bishop on Wednesday protested a performance at Italy’s Sanremo music festival that featured a “profane” faux baptism on stage, lamenting in particular that it was broadcast on public television.
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Nicaragua’s congress bans 4 universities and 6 aid groups
Crux,Nicaragua’s National Assembly, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, outlawed four private universities Wednesday, some linked to the Catholic Church.
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Removal of Christian hymn from India’s Republic Day ‘hurtful,’ archbishop says
Crux,Christian leaders in India have lamented the dropping of the hymn “Abide With Me” from the annual celebrations marking Republic Day.
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Another Beijing Olympics with Human Rights Still Major Issue
Beijing was awarded the 2008 Summer Olympics, largely under the assumption that the Games would improve civil liberties in the country. There is no such talk now.
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Civilians struck in U.S. raid in Syria
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Baby given 1% chance of survival arrives home after mum refuses to abort
A mother whose waters broke at 19 weeks managed to give birth to her son 11 weeks later and, despite months in hospital, he's now at home with his family.
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‘Levelling up’ is a chance to help thousands who want hand up, not handout – Salvation Army
Government plans to close the gap between rich and poor parts of the country have been given a cautious welcome by The Salvation Army.
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In the slums of Argentina, priests deal with gangs, drug culture
Crux,Father Fabian Belay says the main problem with Argentina’s third largest city, Rosario, is that an estimated half of the citizens live in slums.
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Ukraine, US Ask Israel for Help Amid Fears of Russian Invasion
While Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border amid fears of a coming invasion, Ukraine has turned to Israel for help.
