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Priest who escaped Vietnam in 1975 named auxiliary bishop of Atlanta

Pope Francis has named Vietnam-born priest John-Nhan Tran an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
World News

Catholic church in Brazil desecrated and 28 statues of saints destroyed

The attack took place Oct. 10 around noon in São Mateus church in the town of São Mateus do Sul located in Paraná state in southern Brazil.
Vatican News

Pope Francis appeals to Putin for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Oct. 2, the pope dedicated nearly all of his Angelus address to the war in Ukraine.
World News

A handful of Catholic leaders and others voice support for Cardinal Zen as his trial begins

These are Catholic leaders, scholars, and human rights activists who have publicly shown their support for Zen as his trial commences.
Asian News

Cardinal Zen’s trial has been delayed due to COVID

The criminal trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has been delayed after the judge tested positive for COVID-19, Hong Kong media reported.
Vatican News

Pope Francis extends a hand to China

While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement.
Vatican News

Vatican holds contest to choose music for official hymn of 2025 Jubilee Year

The original musical composition should include a score for voice and organ, the Vatican said.
Vatican News

Pope Francis on papal plane: ‘I’m always ready to go to China’

Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane Tuesday that he is ready for the first papal trip to China.
Vatican News

Pope Francis praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ’

Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.
World News

‘Extraordinary courage’: Nun intervenes to stop man stabbing Catholic priest in France

‘She snatched the knife from him while being injured on the forearm,’ said a local politician.

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