Headlines for November 20, 2020

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Gratitude, prophecy, hope: Pope Francis marks 300th anniversary of the Passionists
 Pope urges Church in Latin America to promote solidarity during pandemic
 Oregon archbishop objects to restrictions
 Cardinal Becciu charges newsweekly harmed his chances for papacy
 Holy See diplomat calls for expanded legal protections for refugees, asylum-seekers
 Cardinal Parolin deplores rising anti-Semitism
 Belarus: prosecutor accuses auxiliary bishop of ‘illegal’ criticism
 US ambassador cites China for using technology against religious freedom
 Just war theory is often misused for unjust motives, Vatican cardinal says
 FBI: 64 anti-Catholic hate crimes in 2019
 Public-interest law firm releases 2nd Religious Freedom Index
 German survivors accuse Cardinal Woelki of ‘abuse of abuse victims’
 US bishop chairmen renew call to stop federal executions
 Missionaries appreciate, yet fear, reelection of Tanzanian leader
 Economy of Francesco begins
 Hindu groups aim to deny benefits to India’s tribal Christians
 California bishop says he’ll comply with Vatican inquiry
 Federal appeals court temporarily permits Nativity scene on Indiana courthouse lawn
 Ahead of Advent season, bishops in Zimbabwe call for reconciliation, unity

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Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In the household of Bethany the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship, and for this reason the Gospel of John states that he loved them. Martha generously offered him hospitality, Mary listened attentively to his…

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