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New disaster relief initiative unveiled in Australia Watch
Catholic leaders in Australia have announced the creation of a new disaster response initiative to aid those affected by devastating ... continue reading
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus victims in China Watch
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for people infected by the coronavirus, which has killed 56 people in China. Vatican City, (CNA) - Pope Francis ... continue reading
Taiwan president appeals to Pope Francis over China's 'abuse of power' Watch
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis describing China's aggression and persecution of religion as "obstacles to ... continue reading
Sydney archbishop encourages relief donations amid Australia fires Watch
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney urged Mass attendees Sunday to pray for an end to the Australia fires, which have destroyed thousands ... continue reading
Rubio blasts 'blatant violations of human rights' in Tibet Watch
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has condemend "blatant human rights violations" in China after the province of Tibet passed policies similar to ... continue reading
India Catholics aim to build 100-foot Jesus statue, despite Hindu criticism Watch
Catholics in India are seeking to erect the nation's tallest statue of Jesus, over objections by Hindi groups who say one of their gods ... continue reading
China announces new crackdown on religious freedom Watch
China will enforce new restrictions on religious groups, organizations, meetings, and other related events starting on Feb 1. ... continue reading
Why are the fires in Australia so bad? Watch
Although overshadowed by stories of international conflict, an epic natural disaster grips Australia in the form of massive brush fires. ... continue reading
Iranian nuncio appeals for negotiation, not revenge Watch
As tensions escalate between Iran and the United States following the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the pope's diplomat in Tehran is ... continue reading
As fires continue to burn, Australian bishop calls for prayer, support Watch
As fires throughout parts of Australia continue to worsen, the Archbishop of Melbourne called for prayers and encouraged Catholics to ... continue reading