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Morning Catholic must-reads: 14/07/16

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Croats and Serbs meet at Vatican to 're-read' life of wartime Blessed

Catholic and Orthodox commission seeks to 'clarify some questions of history' regarding Blessed Alojzije Stepinac

Scottish bishops urge British Government not to renew Trident weapons system

The bishops suggested the $272 billion cost of replacing the aging arsenal of nuclear weapons could not be morally justified

US archbishops support proposed legislation 'that will help protect religious freedom'

The First Amendment Defence Act would ensure federal protection for faith-based organisations who support traditional marriage, committee hears

Catholic News Service

Vatican sets date for Albania's beatification of martyrs

November 5 will mark the beatification of 38 Catholic martyrs persecuted under the Albanian communist regime in the latter part of the 20th century

Associated Press

Pope Francis offers prayers for those killed in Italy train crash

In a telegram, Francis entrusted the protection of the 23 people killed in the crash in the south of Italy to the Virgin Mary

Pope to meet with Muslim and Jewish leaders during trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan

The Vatican on Monday released the itinerary for the Caucasus trip which begins on September 30

Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 13/07/16

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'Dare to dream,' Pope Francis urges Argentines on 200th anniversary of independence

The anniversary offers a chance for older and younger generations to continue 'the pursuit of Argentina's destiny', the Pope has said

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Cardinal Nichols congratulates Theresa May on her imminent appointment as Prime Minister

The cardinal and the new Conservative leader have previously worked together in the fight against human trafficking