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Archbishop of Tokyo: ‘Collapse of traditional family system’ a challenge for irreligious Japan
Tokyo, Japan, Nov 20, 2019 / 04:00 am (CNA).- The Archbishop of Tokyo, Isao Kikuchi, spoke with CNA about the...
Read moreChina defends detention of Muslims in Xinjiang
Urumqi, China, Nov 18, 2019 / 05:01 pm (CNA).- The Chinese government is defending its policy of mass detention and...
Read morePope’s cousin, a Salesian missionary, to join papal entourage in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 14, 2019 / 09:15 am (CNA).- Salesian Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, Pope Francis’ second cousin who has...
Read moreCRS provides relief to Bangladeshis affected by Cyclone Bulbul
Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 13, 2019 / 11:01 pm (CNA).- After the dissipation of Cyclone Bulbul, Catholic organizations have provided aid...
Read moreHong Kong protesters arrested at Catholic church
Hong Kong, China, Nov 13, 2019 / 04:39 pm (CNA).- Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have continued to escalate into...
Read moreNew Zealand to hold referendum on euthanasia, assisted suicide
Wellington, New Zealand, Nov 13, 2019 / 10:52 am (CNA).- The New Zealand Parliament voted in favor of legalizing euthanasia...
Read moreAustralian High Court allows Cardinal Pell to appeal sex abuse conviction
Melbourne, Australia, Nov 12, 2019 / 03:51 pm (CNA).- The Australian High Court announced Tuesday that Cardinal George Pell has...
Read moreCatholics in Australia seek religious protections despite indifference, hostility
Canberra, Australia, Nov 11, 2019 / 10:01 pm (CNA).- While the Catholic bishops of Australia have said a religious discrimination...
Read moreDecision imminent on fate of Cardinal Pell High Court appeal
Melbourne, Australia, Nov 11, 2019 / 01:12 pm (CNA).- Australia’s High Court will announce on Wednesday whether it will hear...
Read moreMother Teresa Award given to group that exposed organ trafficking in China
Mumbai, India, Nov 7, 2019 / 05:26 pm (CNA).- An award named after Mother Teresa was given this week for...
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