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Heresy-reporting app may undermine Indonesia's religious liberty Watch
Human rights groups are criticizing a smartphone app being rolled out by the Indonesian government which would allow citizens to file ... continue reading
Five years after Typhoon Haiyan, Filipinos continue to rebuild Watch
On average, the Philippines is hit by 8-9 tropical typhoons per year. These storms can cause significant damage - but they rarely reach the ... continue reading
Polish bishops ask forgiveness of sexual abuse victims Watch
The bishops of Poland published Monday a statement on the sexual abuse of minors by some clerics, asking forgiveness of the victims and ... continue reading
Four underground priests reportedly disappeared in China's Hebei province Watch
Four priests from the underground Catholic Church in China's Hebei province have been taken into policy custody for indoctrination, ... continue reading
Four people, including priest, kidnapped in southern Nigeria Watch
A Catholic priest and three other persons were kidnapped in Nigeria's Delta state Tuesday night, according to local media. Warri, Nigeria, ... continue reading
Indian bishop accused of rape has not turned over key evidence Watch
The Indian bishop charged with serially raping a nun has not yet produced a laptop that government investigators say could provide key ... continue reading
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Cardinal Zen: The Vatican is badly mishandling China situation Watch
The recent agreement between the Vatican and China is a step towards the "annihilation" of the Catholic Church in China, Cardinal Joseph ... continue reading
Priest and key witness in nun rape case found dead Watch
A priest who had been a key witness in the charge of rape against Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur died Monday, prompting a police ... continue reading
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang Watch
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday. Seoul, South Korea, ... continue reading
Devastating Tsunami leaves hundreds dead in Indonesia Watch
Catholic humanitarian groups have joined the efforts to support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck the Indonesian island ... continue reading
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Daily Readings for Friday, April 19, 2024
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