Vatican drops 'caste name' of Blessed Devasahayam when announcing miracle
- Feb 25, 2020
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China temporarily closes places of worship in effort to contain COVID-19
- Feb 25, 2020
The Chinese government has temporarily closed all of the country’s places of worship in an effort to contain the COVID-19 respiratory coronavirus that has now killed almost 3,000 people, with more than 80,000 around the world verified with infections.
Asia Bibi, Pakistani woman accused of blasphemy, seeks asylum in France
- Feb 25, 2020
A Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row in Pakistan, and who faced death threats from Islamic extremists, said she is going to request asylum in France.
In India, U.S. bishop sees vibrant Catholic Church, faith-filled community
- Feb 25, 2020
Earlier this year, Bishop J. Mark Spalding visited India to express his thanks and gratitude to the families and religious order superiors of the 11 Indian priests living and serving in the Diocese of Nashville.
Vatican drops ‘caste name’ of Blessed Devasahayam when announcing miracle
- Feb 25, 2020
A Vatican decree this weekend announced a miracle had been approved for Blessed Devasahayam, clearing the way for his canonization. However, when Devasahayam was declared a Blessed in 2012, the name used was Devasahayam Pillai.
Abuse expert tells India bishops ‘safety of vulnerable’ most important issue
- Feb 21, 2020
Church leaders in India have been called to “conversion, transparency, sincerity and solidarity with victims” when responding to clerical sexual abuse.
Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus
- Feb 20, 2020
Amid continuing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Catholics in the Philippines have been asked not to kiss or touch the cross when they venerate it on Good Friday, April 10.
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