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Christians ordered to destroy crosses and images of Jesus in intense Chinese religious persecution Watch
Officials in China have reportedly ordered several Christians to demolish crosses and remove images of Jesus from their churches and homes. ... continue reading
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More dioceses in Japan have shut down Mass for the coming weeks in response to the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus nationwide. Tokyo, ... continue reading
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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines has highlighted the value of women, noting that abuse of women is "an affront to God." ... continue reading
Japanese dioceses suspend Masses amid coronavirus epidemic Watch
Some Japanese dioceses have suspended Masses for several weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic across the country. Tokyo, Japan, ... continue reading
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Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Catholic woman who was sentenced to death in 2010 for blasphemy against Islam. After more than eight years ... continue reading
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Indian bishop charged with rape faces allegation from second nun Watch
It has emerged that a second nun of the Missionaries of Jesus has accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur of sexual harassment. The ... continue reading
Filipino archbishop requests abstinence from applause during Mass
In a pastoral letter anticipating the beginning of Lent on Wednesday, Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan has asked that the ... continue reading
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A total of 52 people in the Australian state of Victoria ended their lives by doctor-assisted suicide in the first six months since the ... continue reading
Mass formally opens beatification cause of Eileen O'Connor, laywoman and mystic Watch
Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., of Sydney said Mass Thursday to open formally the cause of beatification of Eileen O'Connor, the foundress ... continue reading
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