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US Bishops discuss three proposals intended to address abuse and negligence
Nov 15, 2018
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is actively seeking a way to hold Bishops accountable for abuse, sexual misconduct or negligence in responding to the clergy sex abuse crisis.
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Victim counselor to US Bishops: Children have been betrayed
Nov 15, 2018
Dr Heather T. Banis, Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, addresses US Bishops, offering insight into how to engage with victims and change the climate toward them.
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Pope visit to Morocco: Encouraging Islam-Christian dialogue
Nov 15, 2018
The Archbishop of Rabat writes a letter to the people of Morocco on Tuesday confirming the Pope’s March 2019 visit, one which he hopes will expand and encourage interreligious Islam-Christian dialogue.
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Pope Audience: Gossip kills, God is truth
Nov 15, 2018
In his continuing catechesis on the Ten Commandments, the Pope during his General Audience reflects on the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour”.
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Pope appoints bishop in Ilagan, Philippines
Nov 15, 2018
Pope Francis on November 14 appointed Bishop David William Valencia Antonio as the new Bishop of Ilagan.
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Pope Francis Village a 'model' site for disaster victims
Nov 15, 2018
Every Nov. 8, Imelda Tacalan feels like she is still being hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones to ever hit the Philipp
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For the Vicar of Jerusalem, Israel and Hamas are diametrically opposed, no peace is possible without justice
Nov 15, 2018
Mgr Marcuzzo praised Egypt and Jordan for their mediation in achieving a fragile truce in the Gaza Strip. The two sides are far apart and violence has become a regular occurrence. The UN Security Council is paralysed. For Israeli expert, Hamas sought to capture Israeli soldiers as bargaining chip.
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Widodo expressed appreciation for the Catholic music festival
Nov 15, 2018
Choirs from across Indonesia competed in Ambon (Maluku). Government officials, civil society groups and the Bishop’s Conference were part of the organising committee. "Let us build together national unity and take care of a pluralistic society,” said Bishop Suharyo.
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Visit by US Ambassador to St. Joseph’s church
Nov 15, 2018
Her Excellency Kamala Shirin Lakhdir paid a courtesy call to the Church of St. Joseph on Thursday 8 Nov 2018 in conjunction with Harmony Walk, a visit to several places of worship in Sentul.
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UNHCR urges “decisive action” for some 12 million stateless people
Nov 15, 2018
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR on Monday appealed to governments to take “decisive action” to eliminate the problem of statelessness, saying an estimated 12 million people may be its victims.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.