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Pope to say opening Mass at meeting of Augustinian leaders 27 Aug 2013 | 04:20 am
On Aug. 28, Pope Francis will say Mass at the “chapter” of the Order of Saint Augustine, a meeting of the group's leaders which will elect a new head as well as set out their aims for the next six yea...
Christians are all part of one church: Primate 27 Aug 2013 | 04:19 am
CHURCH of Ireland primate the Rev Dr Richard Clarke says that if the different Christian traditions in Ireland wish to be of help rather than a hindrance to a common good throughout the island, they m...
Future Irish primate says he will not deny Communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians 27 Aug 2013 | 04:18 am
The future Primate of All Ireland has indicated that he would not deny Communion to Catholic politicians who support legal abortion. Archbishop Eamon Martin, who was installed in April as coadjutor o...
Reports of Vatican appointment for Archbishop dismissed 27 Aug 2013 | 04:17 am
The Archdiocese of Dublin has dismissed reports that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is poised for a major appointment in Rome as “totally without foundation.” In a statement released on Thursday, a spoke...
Priest rounds on culture of celebrity in Irish media 27 Aug 2013 | 04:16 am
RTE needs to stop creating celebrities a prominent member of the Association of Catholic Priests has said. In his weekly blog, Fr Brendan Hoban criticised the creation of celebrity presenters on RTE ...
US Catholic leaders take immigration reform push to the pews 27 Aug 2013 | 04:15 am
Catholic bishops and priests from major dioceses across the US will preach a co-ordinated message next month backing changes in immigration policy, with some using Sunday Masses on September 8 to urge...
Egypt's archaeological heritage suffers from clashes with Muslim Brotherhood 27 Aug 2013 | 04:14 am
As Egypt was caught up in violent clashes between the army and the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's archaeological heritage has come under attack. On 15 August, looters made away with prized artefac...
Turkish government promoting Islamic schools at the expense of secular education 27 Aug 2013 | 04:13 am
The Turkish government is restricting access to secular schools to the benefit of Hatips Imam, Islamic schools that focus on Qur'anic studies. According to Unsal Yildiz, deputy chairman of Egitim-Se....
After church attacks, we live in fear, says Christian woman 27 Aug 2013 | 04:12 am
Speaking to AsiaNews, sources, anonymous for security reasons, relayed some of the more tragic stories involving anti-Christian attacks unleashed by the Muslim Brotherhood starting on 14 August, inclu...
Mexican Bishop Calls Homophobia a “Mental Illness” 27 Aug 2013 | 04:11 am
A Mexican Catholic bishop who has been a strong supporter of LGBT issues has declared that homophobia is a “mental illness.” Is that really an accurate classification? The Billerico Project is repor...
