Headlines for September 03, 2019

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Maronite Patriarch denounces incursion of Israeli drones into Lebanese territory
 Pope, in video message, tells Madagascar’s people their holiness is precious
 Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader emphasizes synodality, communion with Pope
 Nigerian bishops decry Fulani violence, government corruption and ineffectiveness
 New cardinals reflect Pope’s emphasis on dialogue, mission, Vatican spokesman says
 Asia Bibi, in 1st interview, pleads for justice for victims of Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws
 Sri Lankan archdiocese begins long-term, post-traumatic care for bombing survivors
 Bolivian bishops criticize ‘predatory capitalism,’ socialist Morales regime for Amazon fires
 Pope receives Focolare leaders
 Middle East Christian leaders meet with Pope
 Fewer Catholics but more income for the Church in the Germany
 Administrative shake-up for Eastern-rite church in India
 For 5th year, delegation of young Catholic priests visits Moscow Patriarchate
 Cabinet minister, moderate Muslim leader welcome naming of Indonesian cardinal
 50,000 Christians gather to commemorate 2008 pogrom in India

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The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Laurence O'Toole (1128-1180) today, but in Ireland it is an Optional Memorial (although a feast in Dublin). Laurence (also referred to as "Lawrence") was the Archbishop of Dublin during the takeover of Ireland by the Normans and King Henry II. His efforts in the…

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