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UN kicks off aid drive for new Timor-Leste mothers
Timor Leste World Food Program is providing nutritional assistance for hundreds of thousands of malnourished mothers Malnourished pregnant and lactating...
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Arrested Hong Kong cardinal a fiery critic of Beijing
HONG KONG — Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old Catholic cleric arrested by Hong Kong police on national security charges, has...
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Hong Kong Catholics concerned about Cardinal Zen’s safety
Hong Kong Diocese calls on Hong Kong police and judicial authorities to handle the case in accordance with justice Cardinal...
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Biden administration condemns arrest of Hong Kong cardinal
NEW YORK – The U.S. State Department has condemned the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen and others by Hong Kong...
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Nigerian priest dies at the hands of kidnappers
World Church mourns loss of Father Joseph Akete Bako, parish priest of St. John's in Kudenda, and his brother Father...
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Catholic watchdog finds no Filipino poll foul play
Philippines Robredo supporters told the election was above board and to accept the results graciously Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr...
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Catholic bishops seek interim government in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Island nation's economy could collapse beyond redemption unless new govt is appointed soon, warns central bank governor Soldiers...
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Chinese bishop dies from heart attack at 59
China Bishop Peter Wu Junwei of Yuncheng was hailed for his efforts in evangelization Bishop Peter Wu Junwei of Yuncheng died...
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Curia reform shows importance of bishops’ conferences, says pope
Vatican City The missionary nature and mandate of the Church is 'the backbone' of the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium Presentation...
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Religious orders launch initiative to care for sisters with dementia
World Move to help congregations care for their elderly members, especially those with dementia Published: May 12, 2022 05:10 AM...
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