Father Pugin had been shot in the face with a rubber bullet by the South African Police.
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The U.S. church needs Latino leaders from the growing West
It was disappointing and shocking to find that this year’s list of new U.S. cardinals did not include someone from the West.
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After priest wounded, South African Jesuits urge ‘peace on and around our campuses’
“The shooting of Father Graham has shocked and distressed many people, including students. He, along with the Society of Jesus, remain hopeful that a solution can be achieved.”
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Jesuit priest shot with rubber bullet as student protests in South Africa turn violent
Police apparently fired a rubber bullet point blank into the face of a Jesuit priest near the Witwatersrand campus in Johannesburg.
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Jesuits begin election process, plan to elect Superior General by Friday
On Monday the Jesuit delegates of GC 36 began the official four days of “murmurationes” (“murmurings”) designed to identify their next leader.
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Catholic Republicans have mixed reactions to Trump’s crude talk
President’s power to pick next Supreme Court justices keep some Catholics on board the Trump campaign.
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Pope Francis looks past Europe with cardinal picks
The church in the rest of the world, particularly in the southern hemisphere, will have greater representation in the next conclave.
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New cardinals signal a shift away from the U.S. culture wars
The three U.S. cardinals named by the pope signal Francis is interested in building bridges and making the church a more welcoming place.
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Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals from 14 countries, including three from the United States.
Blase Cupich of Chicago, Kevin Farrell, formerly of Dallas, and Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis will receive a red hat.
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Trump reaches out to Catholic voters; a new poll suggests they’re listening
Donald Trump is seeking to woo Catholics via a letter writing campaign.