Headlines for January 14, 2020

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Former Pope’s name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
 Pope Francis would rather give his life ‘than change the law on celibacy,’ Vatican press office director recalls
 Vatican spokesman responds to new book by Pope Emeritus Benedict, Cardinal Sarah
 Following Sant’Egidio meeting, South Sudan’s leaders vow to recommit to truce, pursue peace
 Pope emphasizes prayer in meeting with Minnesota, Dakota bishops
 Korean Catholic population soars, but Mass attendance falls
 Massachusetts court holds there is no right to assisted suicide
 Record number of tourists and pilgrims in the Holy Land
 In India, hundreds of Hindu radicals protest against statue of Christ
 Latin American bishops plead with world leaders to pursue peace
 Turkish police arrest Syriac priest
 Fewer than 3% of Russians attend church Christmas
 Colombian Bishops appeal for resumption of peace process
 Hungarian bishops raise $223M for Syrian hospitals

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Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

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It is also the day before Ash Wednesday, called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, it is the last day for Christians to indulge before the sober weeks of fasting that come with Lent. Formally known as Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras has long been a time of extravagant fun for European Christians. In many…

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