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Retired archbishop says Myanmar’s Kachin people ‘live in fear’
The majority of the 1.7 million Kachin people are Christian, mainly Catholic or Baptist. They have endured discrimination and persecution at the hands of Myanmar's authorities for decades, over their ethnicity and their faith.
Australian police question Cardinal Pell in Rome
"The cardinal repeats his previous rejection of all and every allegation of sexual abuse and will continue to cooperate with Victoria police until the investigation is finalized," said a statement Oct. 26 from the cardinal's office.
Bishops to elect officers, hear task force report, vote on action plan
The discussion about restoring peace in the nation will stem from a report to be presented to the bishops from a task force formed this past summer after shootings by police and of police took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Minneapolis; and Dallas.
Filipinos abroad have internet options for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day
Filipinos who live outside the country can offer Masses and prayers for their dead relatives on All Souls' Day through the internet.
Ecumenical papal trip also will show pain of division, Lutheran says
The extension of Pope Francis' trip to Sweden by one day to accommodate a papal Mass for the nations' Catholics does not detract from the ecumenical power of the trip.
Vietnam, Vatican continue bilateral discussions at the Vatican
"The two sides agreed to maintain constructive dialogue, in a spirit of goodwill with a view to increasing mutual understanding and further promoting relations between the two sides," said the statement, released Oct. 26.
Thieves take sacred objects, cash in break-in at famous Israeli church
Police and church officials are treating a church break-in at the Church of the Transfiguration in Galilee as a criminal matter.
St. Joseph’s Prep tops La Salle to clinch Catholic League title
The Prep won the regular season game, 63-35, on the strength of running back D’Andre Swift, who scored seven times with 275 yards on 19 carries. He thanked God, his coaches and his offensive line, in that order.
Black Catholics talk up plans for national meeting this summer
The next National Black Catholic Congress will be held in Orlando in July, and dozens of parishioners began making spiritual and educational preparations Oct. 15 at St. Cyprian Church in Philadelphia.
First concept emerges for redevelopment of archdiocesan HQ
While no firm plan exists, a neighborhood association heard Oct. 24 of the intention to replace the current Archdiocesan Pastoral Center and other buildings with high-rise office and residential towers. The cathedral would be unaffected.