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U.N. nuncio praises nations for recognizing rights of indigenous peoples
The Vatican's nuncio to the United Nations called it welcome news that several nations around the world "have taken active steps to recognize the right to autonomy or self-government of indigenous peoples."
Syriac Catholic patriarch pleads for peace in northeastern Syria
The patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church pleaded for "immediate and lasting peace in northeastern Syria and the preservation of innocent lives, especially for Christians, who are the original and founding component of Syria."
Ecuador’s president rolls back austerity measures that triggered protests
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno met with indigenous leaders and agreed to roll back austerity measures that had sparked 10 days of protests.
Vatican security chief resigns following leak of internal document
UPDATED - Domenico Giani's resignation comes two weeks after L'Espresso published what it said was an internal Vatican police notice about a raid Oct. 1 on offices in the Secretariat of State and the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority.
Newman’s conscience insights timely today, says Sydney archbishop
St. John Henry Newman's insights into the function and meaning of conscience "could not be more timely" given widespread moral confusion in the Western world, said Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher.
Divine intervention: Papal tweet of support for ‘Saints’ goes viral
A hashtag mix-up caused a papal tweet meant to give thanks for the Catholic Church's newest saints to be read as Pope Francis showing support for the New Orleans Saints' football team.
Prince praises St. Newman; others promote him as ‘doctor of the church’
On the eve of the canonization of St. John Henry Newman, Britain's Prince Charles penned an article about England's newest saint for the Vatican newspaper.
Kindly lights in gloomy world: Pope declares five new saints
Saints are people who recognized their need for God's help, who took risks to discover God's will and to help others and who nurtured a habit of thanksgiving, Pope Francis said.
Advocates to Trump: Don’t desert Christians, Yazidis, Kurds in Syria
Christians concerned with religious freedom violations resulting from the Turkish military offensive on northeastern Syria are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to "reconsider and reverse" his decision to move American troops out of the way of a Turkish incursion.
Women religious should have vote at synod, theologian says
While the Catholic Church has made strides to include the voice of women, especially in the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, women should be included among synod voting members and in church leadership positions, a German theologian said.