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Skull of St Thomas Aquinas to be taken across France || SW NEWS || 703 Pope calls for peace in Holy Land The Holy Father called for peace in the Holy Land during his Sunday Angelus. Pope Francis seeks …More
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Pope calls for peace in Holy Land
The Holy Father called for peace in the Holy Land during his Sunday Angelus.

Pope Francis seeks prayers ahead of Apostolic Visits
Ahead of his Apostolic visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, Pope Francis offered a heartfelt greeting to the people who are awaiting him there in those two African nations.

Washington DC to host International Religious Freedom Summit from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1
This year’s International Religious Freedom Summit will be held in Washington DC from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1.

All true marriages are a gift from God: Pope Francis
Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of marriage by saying that there is a strong need in the world and the Church to rediscover the meaning of the conjugal union.

US bishops support bill to prevent taxpayer funding for abortion
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, who is the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has sent a letter to House and Senate sponsors of the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act”.

Nicaragua court finds 7 associates of Bishop Alvarez guilty of “conspiracy”
In Nicaragua, a court has found seven associates of detained Bishop Rolando Alvarez of Matagalpa guilty of “conspiracy to undermine national integrity” and spreading fake news to tarnish the nation.

Spanish sacristan slain by Moroccan illegal migrant died for his faith: Bishop of Cadiz and Ceuta
Paying rich tribute to the Spanish sacristan Diego Valencia who was killed in a machete attack by a Moroccan last week, Bishop Rafael Zornoza of the diocese of Cadiz and Ceuta said “he died for his faith and confessing the faith”.

Iowa bishop welcomes Students First Act
In the American state of Iowa, students of Catholic schools will now receive financial support of nearly 7,600 dollars a year. This comes after Governor Kim Reynolds inked the Students First Act on January 24.

Philadelphia Marian shrine gets Minor Basilica status
In a rare recognition, an American shrine in Philadelphia has been accorded the rank of a minor basilica.

Nigerian bishops exhort voters to take part in Feb. 25 election
In Nigeria, Catholic bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have urged people to turn up in large numbers for the Feb. 25 general elections.

Freezing cold in Afghanistan claims 150 lives in 2 weeks
The freezing winter has claimed 150 lives in the past two weeks in Afghanistan which is facing a humanitarian crisis.

Pope appoints Trinitarian priest as new Vicar Apostolic for Northern Arabia
The Holy Father has appointed a new Vicar Apostolic for the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia comprising Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain.

Skull of St Thomas Aquinas to be taken across France, other countries
The skull of Doctor of the Church St Thomas Aquinas will be taken across France and abroad to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the canonization of the saint, who is one of the greatest Catholic theologians.