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Caritas seeks funds as wildfires devastate Argentina
An aerial view of the wildfires of the native forest at Paraje Uguay, Corrientes, Argentina, on Feb. 22 near Ibera...
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Indian Christians urged to pray for peace in Ukraine
Churches of all denominations in India have urged the faithful to pray for people suffering due to the war in...
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As in 1939, the world is at a dangerous turning point
The truly courageous people of Ukraine have shown us the way through their defiant and brave leadership Today my op-ed...
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With high COVID numbers in Hong Kong, bishop says elderly need options
HONG KONG — Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan of Hong Kong has asked the government to provide more options for isolated...
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Filipinos can get ashes on foreheads for first time in two years
MANILA, Philippines — Priests in the Philippines will be allowed to mark the foreheads of Catholics on Ash Wednesday, ending...
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Duterte: ‘I did my job and did not do anything bad’
The world heard Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte singing John Denver’s line “All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go”...
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Ex-president offers to swear on Holy Cross about Easter attack
Former Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena has said he is ready to swear on the Holy Cross that he was never...
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At least 80 children taken hostage by Myanmar junta
Myanmar’s military junta has held at least 80 children captive in a village in the Sagaing region, where it has...
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Hong Kong bishop uneasy over services amid Covid surge
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong has expressed doubts about having Ash Wednesday services in the city's churches and asked...
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Boy dies after ‘beating’ by Indonesian soldiers
Rights groups have accused Indonesian soldiers of killing one child and severely beating six others after accusing them of stealing...
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