Archive for October 9, 2018

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By Courtney Mares

Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop Barron gives insight into youth synod process

From his perspective inside the Vatican’s youth synod, Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, told CNA that participating... Read more

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Nikki Haley to leave role as UN ambassador

Nikki Haley will leave her post as the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations at the end of the... Read more

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A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 9

The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Lacroix: Young people, clerics included, need better formation on sexuality

Young Catholics, particularly clerics, need better formation on sexuality, affectivity, and the body, Cardinal Gérald Lacroix told reporters Tuesday, speaking... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Vast majority of private school blue-ribbon winners Catholic

The Department of Education has awarded the 2018 National Blue Ribbon to more than three dozen Catholic schools. Of the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

For transparency, San Bernardino diocese lists priests credibly accused of sex abuse

A list of 34 priests credibly accused of abuse in recent decades was released Monday by the Diocese of San... Read more

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Australian pro-lifers argue abortion clinic buffer zones violate freedom of speech

Two pro-life activists are challenging Australian “buffer zone” laws in the country’s high court in Canberra. The laws in the... Read more

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Francesco Spinelli to be canonized after healing of a newborn in DR Congo

Among those being canonized on Sunday are Fr. Franceso Spinelli, a diocesan priest through whose intercession a newborn was saved... Read more

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Oakland diocese to release names of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse

Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland has announced that the diocese will release the names of all clerics credibly accused of... Read more