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Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/10/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Young martyr a symbol of hope for Mexico's priests, official says

St Jose Sanchez del Rio was canonised with six other new saints on Sunday
Catholic News Service

St Ignatius of Antioch explodes a myth about early Christian history

The saint's letters prove the first Christians saw Jesus as more than just a prophet and teacher
Stephen Bullivant

'Society marginalises the elderly,' Pope tells audience of grandparents

Francis spoke about the value of older people, describing them as 'a precious treasure', at an audience with more than 7,000 people
Catholic News Service

Vatican sends emergency funding to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew devastation

The donation of $100,000 is a 'concrete expression of Pope Francis's spiritual closeness and fatherly support'
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis makes 'Mercy Friday' visit to children's home

The visit to Rome’s SOS Children’s Village came as part of the Pope's commitment to the Year of Mercy
Cindy Wooden

Venezuelan Fr Arturo Sosa Abascal is named new leader of the Jesuits

He becomes the 30th successor of St Ignatius of Loyola
Staff Reporter

Morning Catholic must-reads: 14/10/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Children are the most vulnerable migrants and must be protected, says Pope

The Pope has released the text of his message for World Day for Migrants and Refugees
Catholic News Service

Benedict XVI: liturgy which points East expresses a desire for salvation

Pope Benedict XVI has contributed to a book marking the Ecumenical Patriarch's 25th anniversary
Catholic News Service