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Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali

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Bamako, Mali, Jun 24, 2021 / 05:00 am (CNA).
Kidnappers freed a Catholic priest and four other people on Wednesday in the West African nation of Mali.Gunmen released Fr. Léon Douyon on June 23, 72… […]

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Priest ordained in Spanish diocese after almost 11 years without vocations

June 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Denver Newsroom, Jun 23, 2021 / 16:00 pm (CNA).
On June 20, Bishop César Franco of the Diocese of Segovia, Spain, ordained Álvaro Marín Molinera to the priesthood – almost 11 years after the last priest wa… […]

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Christian legal group denounces ‘targeted smear campaign’

June 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Brussels, Belgium, Jun 23, 2021 / 10:00 am (CNA).
A Christian legal group said Wednesday that its inclusion in a report claiming that “religious extremi… […]

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Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online

June 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 12

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Vatican City, Jun 23, 2021 / 06:35 am (CNA).
At his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against preachers who sow division and mistrust online.“There is no shortage of preachers who, especially through the new means… […]

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Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?

June 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

Mattia Villardita, a 28-year-old Italian who dresses up as Spider-Man, attends the general audience at the Vatican, June 23, 2021. / Pablo Esparza/CNA.

Vatican City, Jun 23, 2021 / 05:35 am (CNA).
People attending Pope Francis’ weekly audience o… […]

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Catholic priest among five people kidnapped in Mali

June 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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Bamako, Mali, Jun 23, 2021 / 05:00 am (CNA).
A Catholic priest is among five people kidnapped on Monday in the West African nation of Mali.ACI Africa, CNA’s African news partner, reported that Fr…. […]

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Polish Catholic archbishop urges European Parliament to reject abortion report

June 23, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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Warsaw, Poland, Jun 23, 2021 / 03:30 am (CNA).
A Polish Catholic archbishop urged members of the European Parliament on … […]

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Pope Francis receives crucifix made from wood salvaged after Beirut blast

June 22, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

Fr. Pierre Najm presents Pope Francis with a crucifix made from debris left by the Beirut port explosion. / Photo courtesy of Mario Khoury.

Vatican City, Jun 22, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
A Lebanese priest has given Pope Francis a crucifix made fro… […]

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Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’

June 22, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis visits the San Raffaele Borona assisted living home in Rieti, Italy, Oct. 4, 2016. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Jun 22, 2021 / 08:30 am (CNA).
There is no “retirement” from spreading the faith, Pope Francis said in a message to gr… […]

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Pope Francis names new secretary of Vatican safeguarding commission

June 22, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Vatican City, Jun 22, 2021 / 07:00 am (CNA).
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Andrew Small to be the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.“I look forward to doi… […]

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