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Pope Francis appoints young Indonesian Archbishop
Dec 11, 2018
Pope Francis has appointed the Capuchin provincial superior, Father Kornelius Sipayung, 48, as the new archbishop of Medan in North Sumatra, replacing Archbishop Anicetus Bongsu Sinaga who has retired.
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The martyrs of Algeria: A testimony of charity, a seed of dialogue with Islam
Dec 11, 2018
The first ever beatification ceremony in an Islamic country, in the presence of government representatives, family members of the martyrs, the main imams of the country and representatives of the religious congregations to which the new blessed belonged.
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Middle East-North Africa worse in terms of human rights
Dec 11, 2018
Some positive steps have been taken in Tunisia, Lebanon and Qatar, but gender segregation remains in Saudi Arabia. For the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, “domestic laws must not punish criticism of religious leaders or prevent commentary on religious doctrine and tenets of faith.”
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Japan prelate leads Manila Cathedral anniversary party
Dec 11, 2018
Japan’s leading Catholic prelate led the observance of 60th anniversary celebrations marking the reconstruction of Manila Cathedral, which was destroyed by Japanese and American forces during the Second World War.
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Filipino Catholics challenge Duterte attacks on church
Dec 11, 2018
Filipino Catholics are not letting relentless attacks by President Rodrigo Duterte on the church and its leaders go unchallenged.
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PIME Missionary talks about the grace of Advent amid kids in the shantytowns
Dec 11, 2018
Boss, 13, grew up in a family wrecked by drugs. With his care and way of doing, he managed to put a smile on Few’s face, a boy pushed driven from home by his mother's second husband. In May 2018, Boss entered the seminary "to become a priest like 'Kun Po A' (Father Adriano)". Few now wants to be baptised too.
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Pope Francis: Advent demands conversion, recognizing our mistakes
Dec 11, 2018
Advent is a time of waiting and expectation, Pope Francis said Sunday, but this season also requires a “journey of conversion.”
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Argentine Archbishop: In some Dioceses there is a gay Priests’ lobby
Dec 11, 2018
Archbishop Aguer welcomed Pope Francis's recent remarks on homosexuality in the priesthood.
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Bishop Hinder: Pope’s visit to UAE an opportunity for dialogue and peace
Dec 10, 2018
The Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, Bishop Paul Hinder, comments on the announcement of Pope Francis’ historic apostolic journey to the United Arab Emirates next February.
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Pope: 'Giving substance' to Advent with a journey of conversion
Dec 10, 2018
"First of all we are called to reclaim the depressions produced by coldness and indifference, opening ourselves to others with the same sentiments of Jesus, that is, with that cordiality and fraternal attention that takes responsibility for the needs of our neighbor".
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor