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St. Teresa of Kolkata’s birthday not forgotten by Missionaries of Charity
By Catholic News Service KOLKATA, India (CNS) — Missionaries of Charity nuns in India celebrated the birthday of their order’s founder, St. Teresa of Kolkata, three years after her canonization, breaking a Catholic convention. Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Kolkata led a … Continue reading
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New executive director looks to build Pax Christi USA’s grassroots network
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Johnny Zokovitch started working for Pax Christi USA in 2001, he was tasked with connecting young people with the Catholic peace organization. As the group’s new executive director beginning Sept. … Continue reading
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West Virginians meet their new Catholic bishop as humble, holy man
By Christopher Gunty Catholic News Service WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) — People from around the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston already have a good feeling about their new shepherd, Bishop Mark E. Brennan, who was installed Aug. 22 as the ninth bishop of … Continue reading
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Pope, bishops urge action to save burning Amazon rainforest
Updated Aug. 27 By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Describing the Amazon rainforest as “vital for our planet,” Pope Francis joined the regions bishops in praying for action to extinguish the massive fires burning there. “We are all … Continue reading
Matters of life and death: Pope to bring his message to southern Africa
Backgrounder and analysis By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rejecting violence, promoting interreligious harmony, caring for the environment and stamping out government corruption are expected to be high on the agenda Sept. 4-10 when Pope Francis … Continue reading
Australian pro-life leaders organize to block bill legalizing abortion
By Catherine Sheehan Catholic News Service SYDNEY (CNS) — Thousands of pro-life supporters demonstrated in the streets of Sydney, expressing their opposition to a bill in the New South Wales state parliament that would permit abortion until birth for any … Continue reading
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Is it time for regional synod for U.S. church to address abuse crisis?
By Russell Shaw Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Reacting to the scandal of clergy sex abuse and cover-up 17 years ago, eight bishops offered a bold proposal. The conference of bishops, meeting in Dallas, had lately adopted a charter … Continue reading
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