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‘Lord of miracles’ devotion takes on deeper meaning amid COVID
Area faithful gathered Oct. 25 at St. William Parish in Philadelphia to venerate a beloved Peruvian image of Christ crucified, seeking healing and blessing for a pandemic-weary world.
Colorado, Louisiana voters to decide on abortion measures Nov. 3
Colorado's Proposition 115 would ban abortion beginning at 22 weeks of pregnancy, while the Louisiana Love Life Amendment would prevent both a "right to" and tax funds for abortion.
Pro-life signs vandalized, stolen at North Carolina parishes and schools
Banners and placards at four parishes and two schools in the Charlotte Diocese were removed or defaced, with similar incidents taking place in other parts of the country.
Polish bishops thank citizens for protecting churches
The bishops called Oct. 28 for "sober social dialogue and expression of views without violence," after destructive protests against a court decision creating a near-total ban on abortion in Poland.
General audience closes to public after positive case of COVID-19
The Vatican announced that as of Nov. 4 Pope Francis' general audiences will be broadcast from the library of the Apostolic Palace to prevent risk of spreading the virus.
Malaysia’s first cardinal dies at the age of 88
Cardinal Anthony Soter Fernandez, one of the Asian pioneers in interreligious dialogue in the 1970s and 1980s, died Oct. 28.
Catholic, Jewish leaders mark 55th anniversary of ‘Nostra Aetate’
The pivotal Second Vatican Council document on the church's relationship with other religions remains a milestone, with actual progress in dialogue "mirrored" by members of both faith communities.
Counting cardinals: Congregations, continents represented increase
The number of cardinals from religious orders will rise to 51, with Salesians and Jesuits leading the tally among the total of 231 from 91 countries.
Dutch cardinal: Euthanasia for children continues ‘slippery slope’
Proposals to amend Dutch law would widen the categories of people who would qualify for lethal injections, said Cardinal (and former doctor) Willem Eijk of Utrecht, Netherlands.
French bishops order ‘death knell’ after three killed in Nice basilica
Bells tolled throughout France Oct. 29 after three people, including a 70-year-old woman, were hacked to death in the church during a terrorist attack.