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Indian bishop resigns amid complaints of misuse of funds, attempted marriage Watch

Pope Francis accepted Monday the resignation of Bishop Prasad Gallela from the pastoral government of the Diocese of Cuddapah, in the ... continue reading

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Site of Baptism of the Lord nears reopening as landmines cleared Watch

Churches at the site along the banks of the Jordan river where Jesus is believed to have been baptized could reopen within a year, ... continue reading

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Scottish mall refuses to allow nativity scene amid Christmas display Watch

Both Catholics and Protestants in Scotland are lamenting a shopping center's decision not to include a nativity scene in its Christmas ... continue reading

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Nicaraguan priest attacked with acid during confession Watch

Father Mario Guevara was injured in an acid attack Wednesday while hearing confessions in the cathedral of Managua. Managua, Nicaragua, ... continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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