Catholic News – General
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Seminary rector kidnapped during evening prayers at Nigerian minor seminary
Father Thomas Oyode, the rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi, was abducted on Sunday,…
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PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th apostolic journey
A young Catholic attends the papal Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. /…
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French archbishop consecrates city to Sacred Heart of Jesus ahead of ‘Gate of Darkness’ event
Operators work on Lilith, the “guardian of darkness,” built for the Hellfest metal festival in Toulouse, southwestern France, on Oct.…
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Vatican-approved bishop consecrated in Beijing days after China deal renewal
Catholic Church of the Saviour, also called Xishiku Church or Beitang, in Beijing. / Credit: Fotokon/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Oct 25,…
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Ancient ruins in Armenia might be oldest church in world’s first Christian nation
A reconstruction of an ancient church recently discovered in Armenia. The newly discovered church measures about 100 feet across and…
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Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is ‘essential’ for unity in marriage
Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’ Square for his general audience on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the…
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Jerusalem cardinal: Two-state solution to end Israel-Hamas war is now ‘unrealistic’
When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian…
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Texas man’s execution halted after last-minute subpoena to testify before state Legislature
The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday, Oct. 17, that it had “granted a…
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Cardinal Fernández promises follow-up meeting after controversial absence
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks during a press conference about…
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Archbishop warns of diminishing hope for peace as North Korea escalates military threats
Barricades are set up at a military checkpoint on the Tongil bridge, the road leading to North Korea’s Kaesong city,…
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