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‘We are still shocked’: Parishioners shaken after St Joseph’s Church stabbing but undeterred from attending service
Another parishioner, Ms Lisa Tan, heard about what happened from her parents who were at the evening mass. The 26-year-old…
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Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on Dec 8
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday (Oct 6) announced he will appoint 21 new cardinals of the global Catholic Church,…
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Asia
Analysis: Renewal of landmark China-Vatican pact all but assured; mutual benefits gained despite friction
The twice-renewed agreement centres on the appointment of bishops. While the terms are strictly confidential, analysts say what is of…
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Asia
Catholic confessions to remain secret under Hong Kong security law: Diocese
UK-based activist group Hong Kong Watch earlier said the offence “directly threatens religious freedom” as it would force priests to…
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Pope’s approval of gay blessings could have impact where rights are restricted: LGBTQ advocates
ROME: Pope Francis’ authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of…
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Vatican takes ‘step’ towards transgender Catholics
“The positive side is that the pope says it, and that can provide support to priests” already baptising transgender believers,…
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Spain
Spanish bishops apologise for abuse but dispute ‘outrageous’ figures
Following an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in Spain’s Catholic Church, the president of the country’s bishops’ conference has…
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More than 200,000 children may have been abused in Spanish churches
After years of outcry at sexual abuse by church staff and lay people, the Spanish government has finally taken action…
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Pope orders reopening of case of prominent priest accused of abuse
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has ordered a review of the Church’s handling of the case of an internationally known religious…
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Europe
Pope opens meeting on future of Church amid tensions with conservatives
Pope Francis opens a major congress on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday marked by tensions with conservatives on…
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