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records messages to Chinese Catholics" />

Pope meets Hong Kong bishop,
records messages to Chinese Catholics

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HONG KONG — Pope Francis, in a video message recorded on their bishop’s cellphone, encouraged Catholics in Hong Kong and in mainland China to…

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for first responders, victims of blazes" />

Amid wildfires, Texas bishops pray
for first responders, victims of blazes

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops said they were grateful for the first responders fighting wildfires raging across the state and…

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undermines independence of commission" />

Irish abuse survivor: Curia reform
undermines independence of commission

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By Chai Brady DUBLIN — A survivor of clerical sexual abuse who quit the Vatican’s advisory group on abuse said she believes new reforms…

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‘young, hip and lay’ podcast has global reach" />

Jesuitical marks five years;
‘young, hip and lay’ podcast has global reach

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By Anna Capizzi Galvez WASHINGTON — A “young, hip and lay” podcast, Jesuitical, from America Media is celebrating five years. Co-hosted by Zac Davis…

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recommit church to pro-life initiatives" />

USCCB president, committee chairmen
recommit church to pro-life initiatives

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By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — As the nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s most significant abortion ruling in decades, the president of the U.S….

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implementing Vatican II, experts say" />

Opening Curia posts to laity, pope is
implementing Vatican II, experts say

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By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — A Vatican office led by a cardinal or archbishop has no more authority than one led by a…