The deal may protect Chinese Catholics—but it also might muffle Pope Francis’ voice on human rights.
Claire Giangravé - Religion News Service
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Seven years later, still no trace of Jesuit priest kidnapped in Syria
“My appeal is not to forget about Syria,” said Immacolata Dall’Oglio, sister of the Rev. Paolo Dall’Oglio, who went missing in Syria on July 29, 2013.
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Dante is remembered most for his depiction of hell. This sculptor wants us to remember heaven, too.
“In our culture Dante is becoming lost.”
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Vatican prelate calls fences around White House ‘unacceptable’ at vigil for George Floyd
During his homily, Cardinal Kevin Farrell pointed to the “distorted way of thinking” that can sometimes lead Christians “to identify with only one side, distancing ourselves from those who belong to the other side.
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Government of Nicaragua ‘irresponsible’ in handling the pandemic, bishop says
According to Bishop Silvio José Báez, the auxiliary bishop of Managua, Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan government is neglecting its duties in protecting the people from the pandemic.
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Rome’s parks buzz as Italy eases coronavirus restrictions, with Masses coming soon
In Italy, which still has the highest death toll in Europe, small weddings and funerals are allowed, but restaurants, gyms and churches will be the last to reopen at the end of the month.
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Pope Francis helps a small trans community financially struggling due to coronavirus
Francis showed his support through the papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the administrator of the pope’s charitable work, who wired money to the transgender community late last week.
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After slight cold, Pope Francis reportedly tests negative for coronavirus
Italy has reported more than 1,800 cases of the China-born virus and 66 people have died while nearly 150 have recovered, while the rest allegedly remain in quarantine. Most of the cases were reported in northern Italy, near Milan and Venice.
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Catholic priests and seminarians compete in 13th annual Vatican soccer tournament
What started as a small tournament for clergy in the Eternal City has become a global attraction, as many international seminarians studying in Rome compete for the sought-after prize.
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Vatican, Tim Tebow throw prom night for people with special needs
The Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum on the outskirts of Rome hosted the prom night, where people with disabilities had their photos taken on the red carpet, enjoyed a pizza-filled buffet and danced the night away with pop songs selected by a DJ.