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World News: From Caracas to Khartoum

toronto priest’s praise of francis plagiarised from anti-catholic site allegations of plagiarism against a prominent priest have taken an un...
The Catholic Herald

Meanwhile: Media struggles to report on Notre-Dame

there was some bleak amusement to be had in the media’s struggles as it reported on the notre-dame fire. some news sources seemed surprised ...
The Catholic Herald

Overlooked: 'Final draft' of Vatican constitution

what happened? the council of cardinals has reportedly approved the final draft of a new vatican constitution. praedicate evangelium (preach...
The Catholic Herald

The bitter reality of persecution shouldn't drive us to despair

on easter sunday an image appeared on social media that seemed to sum up christianity in the 21st century. it showed a statue of the risen c...
The Catholic Herald

Sri Lanka's Ranjith: 'I would have cancelled' Easter Mass if bomb warnings were passed on

the archbishop of colombo says that government officials in sri lanka should be fired for failing to act on tips that terrorists attacks wer...
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Morning Catholic must-reads: 25/04/19

sri lankan cardinal malcom ranjith has said he would have cancelled easter masses if bomb warnings had been passed to him. outspoken bishop ...
Luke Coppen

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/04/19

the vatican’s new constitution will reportedly create a new “super dicastery” for evangelisation . the us church has welcomed more than 37,0...
Luke Coppen

Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings

the islamic state claimed responsibility on tuesday for the easter bombings in sri lanka that killed at least 321 people and left 500 injure...
Courtney Grogan/CNA

Cardinal criticises Sri Lanka government for failing to protect Christians

cardinal malcolm ranjith of colombo, sri lanka, has blamed the country's authorities for the security lapse he claims could have prevented e...
Michael Sainsbury

'Controlled explosion' near St Anthony's church as Sri Lanka remains on high alert

police in sri lanka have detonated a suspicious package near st. anthony’s church in colombo on easter monday. local media reported scenes o...
Catholic News Agency