Headlines for April 18, 2024

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 Pope Francis intends to visit Argentina this year, governor says after audience
 Torture is inhuman, Pope says
 Pope urges renewal for Discalced Carmelites
 Pope Francis pays tribute to St. Pius X
 Vatican diplomat calls for immediate action, aid to address Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis
 Congo nears chaos, cardinal warns
 Kentucky bishop sees confusion in papal teaching
 Quebec’s bishops see mounting crisis of hunger
 Program announced for international meeting of parish priests at Vatican
 More abuse charges against retired Australian bishop
 Episcopalian bishops oppose Catholic group’s use of seminary property
 Palestinian Christian woman arrested without warrant, detained without charges
 Support indigenous efforts to ‘take care of their roots,’ nuncio tells UN forum
 Indian cardinal calls voting a ‘sacred duty,’ urges faithful to put it before pilgrimage
 Papal condolences following death of Colombian cardinal

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Memorial of St. John Vianney, Priest

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Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Baptist Mary Vianney (1786-1859). He was born in Dardilly and died in Ars, France. Although his talents were limited and his education meager, he was ordained a priest in 1815. After three years at Ecully, he was appointed parish priest of Ars. Here he…

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