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- Oct 15, 2019
Amazon synod continues to ponder married priests to make Eucharist accessible

Once again the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon pondered the idea of married priests Tuesday, with one prelate saying the issue is being studied from different perspectives, including that of Church doctrine.
- Amazon synod, Church in the Americas
- Oct 15, 2019
Former Chile nuncio defends himself; topless protesters attack cathedral in Argentina

A shirtless protest in front of one of the world’s largest cathedrals. A discredited papal representative heading to Portugal from Chile acknowledges failures in responding to allegations of clerical sexual abuse. And as murder rates continue to rise, a Mexican cardinal says that killing cannot be the solution to conflict.
- Church in Asia
- Oct 15, 2019
Indian archbishop emphasizes 'mission' at pallium ceremony

When receiving his pallium from the papal representative to India, Archbishop Elias Gonsalves said it was a reminder that he must take upon his shoulders the suffering and pain of people, and also remain united with the pope and the teachings of the Church.
- Church in the Middle East
- Oct 15, 2019
Murder of Syrian politician highlights risk for minorities

When Hevrin Khalaf, a young Syrian politician and advocate on behalf of women and religious and ethnic minorities in Kurdistan, was murdered by a Turkish-backed fringe group on Saturday amid Turkey’s new offensive in Syria, her death sparked outcry from around the world.
- News Analysis
- Oct 15, 2019
Thoughts on the surprisingly sudden fall of the Vatican’s J. Edgar Hoover

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