Headlines for January 19, 2021

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Pope Francis pays tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King’s legacy of nonviolence
 ‘Appeals to objective truth are treated as attempts to oppress,’ US bishops’ chairman says on Religious Freedom Day
 Joe Scheidler, ‘godfather’ of pro-life activism, dead at 93
 Cardinal Gregory to deliver invocation at Covid memorial before inauguration
 Biden taps transgender health secretary
 DR Congo bishop: ‘We have been on the Via Dolorosa for years’
 ‘For the love of God, send us oxygen,’ plead bishops in Brazil’s Amazon region
 ‘The misery of the Central African people is unspeakable,’ bishops warn
 Archbishop Paglia: To promote the gift of life, ‘change of approach is extremely relevant’
 Southern Africa: bishops, religious alarmed over Covid variant’s spread
 President-elect’s Cabinet nominee for science is pontifical academy member
 Kentucky bishop weighs in on Catholic public officials and the death penalty
 DC, Maryland, Delaware bishops issue statement for MLK Day
 Papal condolences following death of former almoner
 English ordinariate celebrates 10th anniversary

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Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr

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Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He…

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