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Central African cardinal warns against revenge after church attack

BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — A cardinal in the Central African Republic warned against revenge after a priest and at least 24 lay Catholics were killed during a gun […]

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News Briefs: May 6, 2018

Pope, others mourn death of British toddler Alfie Evans LIVERPOOL, England (CNS) — Pope Francis said he was mourning the death of English toddler Alfie Evans, who died four days […]

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Nigerian religious leaders condemn attack that killed 19 during Mass

By Peter Ajayi Dada LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — Nigerian religious leaders condemned the killing of about 19 people during a morning Mass in Benue state. Two priests — Fathers Joseph […]

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Movie Review: Avengers — Infinity War

By John Mulderig NEW YORK (CNS) — Strong pro-life values are embedded in the towering, richly complex Marvel Comics-based adventure “Avengers: Infinity War” (Disney). While this often-dazzling, sometimes-dizzying epic is […]

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Pittsburgh diocese will see number of parishes drop from 188 to 57

By Bob De Witt PITTSBURGH (CNS) — After three years of discussions, Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik said the 188 parishes of the diocese will be placed into 57 groupings […]

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South Korean bishop hopes North-South summit brings results

SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) — Bishop Peter Lee Ki-heon of Uijeongbu has been waiting years for this moment, with the leaders of the two divided Koreas poised to meet for […]

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Safe Environment training: Parents’ frequently asked questions

As the Catholic Church continues to prioritize the safety of young people who are practicing the faith, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has organized and made publicly available many […]

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Fewer refugees accepted into US impacts Catholic resettlement

By Chaz Muth WASHINGTON (CNS) — War, famine and gang violence have created the largest global refugee population since World War II, yet the U.S. has drastically cut the numbers […]

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News Briefs: April 29, 2018

A painful history strengthens bond of Church in the US and El Salvador WASHINGTON (CNS) — Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski was on Capitol Hill in early April with a […]

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‘The Devil and Father Amorth’

By John Mulderig NEW YORK (CNS) — In this age of media saturation, there can’t be many human activities that have yet to be captured on film or videotape. According […]

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Book appeals to hipster Catholics with spiritual swagger

By Regina Lordan Are you a Catholic hipster? Are you a bespectacled foodie, black skinny jeans and Chucks-wearing Catholic “sneaking a peek at your breviary app during your work meeting,” […]

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Catholic Home Missions Collection supports essential pastoral programs

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be held in parishes across the country over the weekend of April 28-29.  The Catholic Home Missions grants […]