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Abducted priest released in Nigeria || SW NEWS || 555 A Nigerian Catholic priest who was abducted in the early hours of July 4 regained freedom nearly 24 hours after his kidnapping. Pope Francis dismisses …More
Abducted priest released in Nigeria || SW NEWS || 555
A Nigerian Catholic priest who was abducted in the early hours of July 4 regained freedom nearly 24 hours after his kidnapping. Pope Francis dismisses rumors of resignation, cancer Pope Francis has dismissed rumors of his impending resignation in an interview with American journalist Philip Pullela of Reuters. Cardinal Cupich urges prayers for victims, families In the USA, Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago has decried the shooting that took place during Independence Day celebrations on July 4 in Highland Park in the city. Latest report confirms 29 attacks against Catholic churches, pro-life centers The US is witnessing a rise in the number of attacks on churches and pro-life centers after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, which had legalized abortion in 1973. 5 US Senators send letter to Blinken citing religious freedom violations in Nigeria Five American Senators have sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to rename Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act. Philippines bishops to discuss possibility of personal prelature for Filipino migrants During the upcoming assembly of Philippines bishops, the prelates will take a decision on the establishment of a personal prelature for Filipino migrants. New Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia pledges to boost interreligious dialogue The new Apostolic Vicar for Southern Arabia Bishop Paolo Martinelli has stressed that he would promote interreligious dialogue and universal brotherhood. Cardinal Parolin interacts with sick, elderly and homeless people cared for by Church in Congo On the second day of his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin interacted with the sick, the elderly and the homeless who are being taken care of by nuns. Church in Mexico to observe July 10 as Day of Prayer for Peace The Catholic Church in Mexico has called for a day of prayer for peace on July 10. This comes after the murder of two Jesuit priests last month.