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Cardinal calls for withdrawal of Hong Kong’s divisive extradition bill
Cardinal John Tong Hon, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong, and the chairman of the Hong Kong Christian Council called on chief executive Carrie Lam to withdraw a controversial extradition bill.
Burundi’s bishops caution that political intolerance poses threats
Political tensions over many years have forced more than 374,000 Burundians to take refuge in neighboring countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, the bishops said.
Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, pope says at audience
Continuing his series of talks on the Acts of the Apostles, the pope reflected on the gift of the Holy Spirit which the apostles received on Pentecost and was manifested in gusts of wind and tongues of fire descending upon them.
Scottish bishops authorize independent audit of each diocese
The Catholic bishops of Scotland have authorized an independent audit of every diocese in the country to ensure child protection procedures are as robust as possible.
Catholic shelter operators in Mexico: ‘We live off people’s solidarity’
The directors of Catholic-operated migrant shelters rejected a portrayal by Mexico's president that they mismanaged government money, saying they survived on the donations of generous individuals.
Eritrean Catholic bishops say government closes church-run health centers
Patients were ordered to go home and soldiers were deployed to guard the centers, the bishops said in a June 13 letter to the ministry of health.
Father Rosica resigns as CEO of Salt and Light Foundation
Father Thomas Rosica has faced allegations of plagiarizing the written work of several authors in his lectures, blog posts and newspaper articles dating back several years.
Young adult leaders gather for post-synod discussion
Catholic young adults felt the hierarchy started listening to them in preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, and they will do whatever they can to make sure their voices continue to be heard, said a youth minister from New Zealand.
What’s in a name: Vatican questions use of term ‘viri probati’
While the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Amazon aims to highlight the damage wrought by climate change and exploitation, the possibility of ordaining married men to minister in remote areas of the rainforest continues to garner more attention.
Catechist instructor shot dead in southern Mexico
A catechist instructor was shot dead at a chapel in Chiapas state -- another example of how the violence consuming Mexico is impacting the Catholic Church.