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National/World NewsSeptember 11, 2019<September 11, 2019

Memories of 9/11 attacks linger for former fire department chaplain

By Allyson Escobar Catholic News Service BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Msgr. John Delendick, a longtime New York Fire Department chaplain who is currently pastor of…

National/World NewsSeptember 10, 2019<September 10, 2019

Congo’s cardinal-designate has lifelong passion for human rights

By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service OXFORD, England (CNS) — Congo’s new cardinal will use his position to highlight Africa’s problems, while also bringing…

National/World NewsSeptember 10, 2019<September 10, 2019

Florida senators ask Trump to waive visa requirements for some Bahamians

By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service MIAMI — In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, two Florida Republican senators have asked President Donald Trump to…

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Nassau archbishop assesses post-hurricane challenges in Bahamas

By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service MIAMI — Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder of Nassau, Bahamas, celebrated Mass Sept. 8 for evacuee families and Catholic…

National/World NewsSeptember 9, 2019<September 9, 2019

Unassuming pastor who helped rebuild Cuban church will receive red hat

VATICAN CITY — With one of the most important Marian feasts in Cuba falling just one week after it was announced Sept. 1 that…

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Catholic organizations in Florida marshaling aid for Dorian victims

MIAMI — In the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s brutal blasting of the Bahamas, Catholic organizations in Florida continued to raise funds to aid victims…

National/World NewsSeptember 9, 2019<September 9, 2019

Solidarity, not poverty, is God’s plan, pope says in Madagascar

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — God’s plan for humanity involves community, mutual support, sharing and caring for each other and for the earth, Pope Francis said….