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Catholic theologians from Global South a major force at international ethics conference
A worldwide gathering of theological ethicists in Sarajevo features almost 500 theological ethicists from 80 countries.
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Letter from Pope Francis to moral theologians gathered in Sarajevo
Read to the approximately 500 participants at the conference, the letter notes the symbolic value of holding the meeting in Sarajevo and also notes that Pope Francis is simpatico with the goals and themes of the participants.
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Cardinal Collins urges prayers for victims of Toronto shooting
Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto urged people to pray with him for the victims of a shooting spree that claimed three lives, including a 10-year-old girl, late July 22.
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Young couple at national congress considers diaconate possibilities
They stood out because they stood together, employing the wisdom of young parents, in the back of a hotel ballroom packed with 2,800 permanent deacons, their wives and children.
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Accompanying change: Dublin meeting to focus on today’s families
Pope Francis will visit Dublin and Knock Aug. 25-26, mainly for the World Meeting of Families. But he also will meet Irish government leaders and is expected to meet with survivors of abuse.
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Pope adviser blasts pro-crucifix bill in Italy: ‘Hands off!’
A close adviser to Pope Francis criticized legislation proposed by Italy’s anti-migrant League party to require ports and other public institutions to display a crucifix.
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South Sudanese religious leaders say trust critical to long-term peace
Talks between President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar in Khartoum in neighboring Sudan entered the home stretch with negotiators fine-tuning the final chapter on power-sharing arrangements and governance.
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Holy See Ambassador: ‘Securing’ religious liberty top priority for U.S. and Vatican
Ambassador Callista Gingrich joined Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, and other speakers at an event to discuss the Vatican’s perspective on and fight for religious freedom around the world.
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Albany priest describes culture of harassment under McCarrick
Father Rossi says he recently shared his story with his bishop, who supports his decision to speak out, and with his parish.