Kazakhstan, which Pope Francis will visit tomorrow, is largely an unknown country to many Catholics around the world. Here is a brief introduction to the country and its small Catholic community.
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New Chinese Catholic leaders say they’ll follow Communist Party principles
Two state-sponsored church bodies in China have elected new leaders, who promised to invigorate the Catholic faithful pastorally in line with the socialist principles of the Chinese Communist Party.
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In Asia and the Amazon, the synod gives voice to Catholics on the margins
As the diocesan phase of the synod ended on Aug. 15, America touched base with some well-informed sources for insight into how the synod has gone so far in the Amazon region and Asia.
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Cardinal Zen to stand trial in Hong Kong in September
A judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters.
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Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September for interreligious conference
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Kazakhstan in September and attend an interreligious meeting in the capital city, Nur-Sultan.
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‘Ms. Marvel’ isn’t just a superhero story. It’s an exploration of Pakistani-American religion and culture.
When it came to bringing Kamala Khan to the screen, Marvel has made all the right choices.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sri Lanka and assistance to its suffering people
The pope joined the Sri Lanakan Catholic bishops in an “appeal for peace” and to the country’s political leaders “not to ignore the cry of the poor and the needs of the people.”
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The hidden crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic: 7.5 million orphaned children
Researchers report that pandemic-associated orphanhood and caregiver loss are increasing at an unparalleled speed.
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Pope Francis receives ‘Napalm Girl’ photo from retired A.P. photographer
Nick Ut, a retired Associated Press photographer, gave Pope Francis a copy of his Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of a young Vietnamese girl running naked down the road after a napalm attack.
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In a time of international mourning, ‘Drive My Car’ is a relatable portrait of grief
The Oscar nominee “Drive My Car” is a three-hour elegy whose quiet intensity intimates an emotional storm beneath the surface.