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Headlines for October 16, 2018

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Major Orthodox split: Moscow breaks ties with Constantinople
 Pope Francis calls on religious believers to be builders of bridges, artisans of peace
 St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the Church, Pope Francis says in letter
 ‘The message of St. Óscar Romero is addressed to all without exception,’ Pope tells pilgrims
 Top Egyptian imam meets with Pontiff
 Synod fathers to vote on final document paragraph by paragraph; 1st draft already prepared
 Argentina feminist rally ends with Molotov bombs thrown at church
 Bishop Barron, at Synod, rues superficial religion texts, says gays and lesbians should be called to conversion
 Synod press briefing: bishops apologize to youth, cardinal says African issues have been overlooked
 In message to FAO, Pope urges international mandates against hunger
 Chinese leaders unleash mass detention of Muslims
 At Synod, young participants discuss youth ministry, Iraq, scouting
 Brazilian bishops decry intolerance, militarization
 Seminarian killed in Cameroon
 At Synod, Polish bishops weigh in on discernment
 ‘Coexistence group’ tears down cross on Greek island that receives migrants, refugees
 In India, 7 Christians on trial for 2008 murder of Hindu leader
 Young people want a passionate faith that is ‘intellectually and practically reliable,’ English bishop says at Synod
 2 German states to investigate dioceses for abuse crimes
 Prelates issue statements on Hurricane Michael
 Irish bishop ordains diocese’s 1st permanent deacons

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