Catholic News Service
February 13, 2019
Only a matter of time: Abuse allegations from Asia make some worry that more to follow
BANGKOK – Recent credible sexual abuse allegations in India and East Timor have underscored the fears of many in the church that clerical sex abuse is rife in South, Southeast and North Asia, which have a collective population of at least 120 million Catholics.
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International
February 13, 2019
Bishop downplays idea that Amazon synod will criticize Brazil's policies
SAO PAOLO – Responding to news reports that the Brazilian intelligence agency was monitoring the Catholic Church, the secretary-general of the bishops' conference downplayed the idea that prelates would use the October Synod of Bishops on the Amazon to criticize their government's policies.
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International
February 13, 2019
In Christian prayer, there is an absence of the word 'I', Pope says
VATICAN – Prayer is not just a private and intimate dialogue between a person and God, but rather an opportunity for Christians to bring the needs of others before the Lord, Pope Francis said.
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Faith
February 13, 2019
Greed, thirst for profit threatens humanity, Vatican official says
ROME – Left unchecked, unbridled greed and a thirst for profit leads down a slippery slope that endangers the earth and all who live on it, especially indigenous populations, a Vatican official said.
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International
February 13, 2019
Pope advances sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty
VATICAN – Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman, the English cardinal, clearing the way for his canonization.
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Faith
VATICAN – All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.
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International
February 12, 2019
Caritas members in Latin America look for ways to apply wisdom of Indigenous peoples, 'Laudato Si''
Catholic representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean, defining work for the next four years, looked for ways to build on the foundations of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si'" so it is taken into account by all nations.
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International
February 12, 2019
Juan Guaido delegation says Vatican supports new elections in Venezuela
ROME – Although it has publicly taken a neutral stance in the current political crisis in Venezuela, the Vatican has expressed its support for new elections in the country within the year, said a member of a delegation representing opposition leader Juan Guaido.
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International
February 12, 2019
Churches at Colombian border work to help Venezuelan refugees
CUCUTA, Colombia – Lunch started early at the Divine Providence House, a church-run soup kitchen located just a few hundred feet away from the Venezuelan border.
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International
February 11, 2019
University of Notre Dame to cover historic Columbus murals described as ‘demeaning’
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame has decided to keep famed explorer Christopher Columbus under wraps.
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International