Archive for December 15, 2014

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Sydney archbishop calls for prayers amid hostage crisis

The archbishop of Sydney has called for prayers after several people were taken hostage in the Australian city, reminding citizens... Read more

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Papuan bishop decries witch hunts, violence against women

A bishop in Papua New Guinea last week condemned the witch hunts which take place in the country, where many... Read more

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US asks Vatican to help relocate Guantanamo inmates

On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met briefly with his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to discuss... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis to media: People are more valuable than 'hits'

Catholics working in media would do well to remember that communications is about informing people – not collecting “hits,” Pope... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

A long vacancy: Controversial religious freedom diplomat takes helm

The U.S. Senate voted 61-36 on Friday to confirm Rabbi David Saperstein as the next U.S. Ambassador at-large for International... Read more