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Stories for November 2016
Ordered from most to least recent.
Released Wednesday, Nov. 30
US Catholic college presidents call for continuation of program allowing undocumented immigrant students
Pope encourages French politicians to serve common good
Dutch lawmakers move toward restrictions on Islamic veils
Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for December
Pope sends greetings to Orthodox Patriarch on patronal feast day
In vocation message, Pope emphasizes prayer as basis of Christian missionary spirit
Pope calls for prayer, treatment for those with HIV
Pope reflects on burying the dead, prayer for the living and the dead
Papal condolences following plane crash in Colombia
EU prelates affirm importance of hospitality to migrants, religious freedom
Cardinal: social dimension of mercy at heart of Pope Francis’s teaching
20 thieves attack church in Bangladesh
Released Tuesday, Nov. 29
Pope to receive Scorsese as Silence is screened at the Vatican
Oslo diocese fined for inflating membership figures
Miami’s Archbishop Wenski acknowledges Castro’s victims
Venezuelan government still blocking humanitarian supplies, Catholic charity reports
Scottish priest, suspended after writing on ‘powerful gay mafia,’ ordered to leave parish
Slovakian bishops warn that international convention on violence against women promotes gender ideology
Canonical trial of accused Guam archbishop has begun, successor reports
Cardinals’ questions about
Amoris Laetitia
already answered: Father Spadaro
Cardinal Pell defends four cardinals for asking ‘significant’ questions
Four cardinals could be stripped of status for questioning papal document, says Vatican official
Mexican archdiocese: families afraid to report kidnappings
San Diego’s Bishop McElroy strongly encourages Communion for divorced/remarried
Ugandan bishops warn against false ordinations
Ontario court: parent not allowed to exempt elementary school children from objectionable classes
USCCB grants $9.2M to US mission dioceses
Released Monday, Nov. 28
Irish premier meets with Pontiff, announces papal visit in 2018
Nearly 2.5 million embryos destroyed for IVF in UK
African cardinal reports his country’s language has no word for his new office
Deadly attack on French monastery fuels fears of new terrorism
Papal thanks for organizers, volunteers who worked on Jubilee events
Russian Orthodox Patriarch praises Castro’s legacy
French cardinal raps government’s ‘obsession’ with abortion
Former spokesman reveals how St. John Paul II convinced Castro to allow Christmas celebration
Parishioner shot and killed during Mass in Cali, Colombia
Father Peter Hans Kolvenbach, former Jesuit leader, dead at 87
Cardinal Zen again voices concern about Vatican-Beijing talks
Pope urges scientists to push for political action on climate change
Papal prayers for victims of natural disasters
Pope Francis: Christ’s second coming puts material things in proper perspective
Papal condolences following Fidel Castro’s death
Pope praises service of youthful volunteers
Pope Francis confers Ratzinger Prizes, pays tribute to Pope Emeritus
Pope encourages religious orders to rethink their spending
France, Holy See ratify agreement on French church in Rome
Released Friday, Nov. 25
Papal commission on female deacons holds first meeting
In discussion with Jesuits, Pope speaks on ‘rigid’ seminarians, corrupt politicians
Christmas tree arrives in St. Peter’s Square
Italy, Vatican explore joint diplomatic efforts
Police subdue hammer-wielding man in Roman church
Former Irish president wants to use canon law to change the Church
Venezuelan opposition says government has stalled Vatican-mediated crisis talks
Bishop Schneider praises ‘prophetic’ action of four cardinals who submitted
dubia
Rwandan government says Vatican must apologize for Church role in 1994 massacres
Isolation is the enemy of community, Pope says
Misericordia et Misera
underlines key theme of Pope Francis, says Cardinal Nichols
Pope laments scourge of drug abuse
Leading UN official meets with Pope
Vietnam’s president meets with Pope Francis
Released Wednesday, Nov. 23
Polish bishop supports cardinals’ request for clarification of
Amoris Laetitia
Preparations continue for next Synod meeting
EU bishops back Pillar of Social Rights, call for recognition of Sunday rest
Prelate: jubilee of mercy showed that Church is a mother, not a stepmother
Vatican cardinal meets with Russian patriarch
Cardinal DiNardo: share God’s mercy with those in physical, spiritual need
Vatican hosts dialogue with Iranian Muslims on religious extremism
Pope reflects on instructing the ignorant, counseling the doubtful
Released Tuesday, Nov. 22
Greek prelate accuses four cardinals of heresy, scandal
Scottish archdiocese announces interactive PDA app to find Mass, Confession
French presidential candidates vie for Catholic votes
Vatican launches web site for Peter’s Pence
Moscow Patriarch says Russian Orthodox will never accept independent Orthodox Church in Ukraine
Rwandan bishops beg pardon for Christian involvement in 1994 massacres
Theme announced for 2019 World Youth Day
French cardinal asks forgiveness for not addressing abuse allegation promptly
Cardinal Parolin denounces forced labor in fishing industry
Prelate calls for prayer, advocacy for Iraqi Christians
Missouri court: embryos conceived through IVF are property, not children
Oppose physician-assisted suicide with ‘renewed vigor,’ says Cardinal Dolan
Released Monday, Nov. 21
Rome’s merchants report no boost from Jubilee Year
European Commission promises help with rebuilding Norcia basilica
Cardinal Sarah: Pope cannot change divine law on marriage
Nearly 1 billion passed through Holy Doors during Year of Mercy
Excommunication for abortion can also be lifted by priest-confessor, Vatican archbishop says
Pope issues apostolic letter on mercy, extends faculties for SSPX, abortion absolutions
French Carmelite beatified
Pope recalls day of prayer for cloistered religious
Pope closes extraordinary jubilee year, calls faithful to follow Christ’s kingship of mercy
Pope creates 17 cardinals, warns against ‘virus of polarization’
New cardinals, joined by Pope, greet Pope Emeritus
Pope, in TV interview, calls abortion ‘very grave sin,’ ‘horrendous crime’
Released Friday, Nov. 18
Pursue truth with compassion in marriage tribunals, Pope tells bishops
Turkey ousts its only Christian mayor
Melkite archbishop hopes Trump, acting with Russia, can curb bloodshed in Syria
On eve of consistory, New York Times provides historical perspective on College of Cardinals
Massachusetts priest pleads guilty to online scam
Scottish leader would consider free abortions for women from Northern Ireland
Cardinal Antonelli turns 80, becoming ineligible to vote in next conclave
Cardinal-designate Tobin rejects criticism of Amoris Laetitia, calls for ‘healing’ after Trump victory
Judge approves transfer of Archbishop Sheen’s remains to Peoria, to revive beatification cause
Russian Orthodox official sees Trump victory as sign of hope
Pope reacts to ‘rigid’ critics
Pope to issue apostolic letter at conclusion of jubilee year
Nigeria: police foil suicide bombing attack on Catholic parish
Archbishop: Christians who fled ISIS likely to return to villages next summer
Archdiocese offers $130M to abuse victims
No pre-consistory meeting between Pope, cardinals
Released Thursday, Nov. 17
Money is not the goal, Pope tells business executives
Boston’s Catholic mayor vows to fight for abortion access
Taiwan: thousands rally against same-sex marriage
Pope meets with leader of Assyrian Church of the East
Come home, bishop urges undocumented Filipinos living in US
Archbishop Chaput answers criticism on view of
Amoris Laetitia
Spanish court dismisses charges against artist who desecrated Eucharist
Fight against exclusion of the poor, Pope urges Caritas International
Vatican official regrets Archbishop Chaput’s interpretation of
Amoris Laetitia
OAS leader meets with Pope, Cardinal Parolin
Pope Francis: pray, offer Masses for the deceased
Report documents violence, discrimination against Bangladesh’s Christians
Chile’s bishops concerned about gender ideology, low voter turnout
‘Energy for the common good’ will be theme of Vatican’s world-fair pavilion
Prelate: ‘Brexit is causing serious problems’
Church in Nigeria to launch TV channel
Syrian patriarch: persecuted Christians hope Trump will help secure Mideast peace
Released Wednesday, Nov. 16
Vatican steps up recycling plan
Indonesia: Christian governor to face trial for blasphemy
Venezuelan archbishop: government negotiators take ‘very radical’ stand in crisis talks
Cuba releases prisoners in response to Pope’s request for Jubilee
Prelates may issue ‘formal act of correction’ on Amoris Laetitia: Cardinal Burke
South Korean bishops call for resignation of President Park after financial/access scandal
Nigerian bishop charges US forced liberal sexual agenda as price for aid against terrorists
Pope appeals for children’s rights
Brazilian cardinal retires; successor named
Pope reflects on patience and spiritual works of mercy
Pope, in message to US bishops, stresses culture of encounter
Iraqi Christians discuss life under ISIS
Laudatory Vatican newspaper review of book on Jesus and women
British court: religious schools are allowed to educate boys, girls separately
Federal court: 1964 Civil Rights Act bars discrimination on basis of sexual orientation
US bishops approve 5 priorities, discuss persecuted Christians
Released Tuesday, Nov. 15
Italy: divorce rate surges under more liberal law
Workers report extraordinary phenomena at Christ’s tomb
US bishops encouraged to address racial tensions
El Salvador: archbishop wants action against gang violence
Cardinal DiNardo elected to head US bishops’ conference
World survey of religious freedom finds ‘Islamic hyper-extremism’ the greatest threat
Pope speaks to Dutch pilgrims of importance of Confession
Pope Francis urges UN conference to ‘act without delay’ on climate change
German cardinal shocked by Trump election
Islamist militant attacks Indonesian church
Prelate calls on Trump administration to ‘recognize the contributions of refugees and immigrants’
Protestor enters sanctuary during US bishops’ Mass
Help young people encounter Christ, new nuncio urges US bishops
Released Monday, Nov. 14
Mexican priest kidnapped, tortured after condemning criminal gangs
Vatican official estimates 1 billion may have participated in Jubilee Year events
Indian diocese encourages priests to visit homes, to stem losses for Church
Roman Curia leaders meet with Pontiff
Trump: ‘fine’ with same-sex marriage
German national soccer team meets with Pontiff
Four cardinals make public plea to Pope to clarify
Amoris Laetitia
Coadjutor appointed for Hong Kong, confronted by protests
Papal call for sustainable farming
Oldest crucifix in St. Peter’s Basilica restored
Pope Francis: amid history’s trials, the Father does not abandon us
Do not be indifferent to the poor, Pope preaches at jubilee of the excluded
Those with rare diseases deserve equal access to effective healthcare, Pope says in message
Pope recalls St. Martin of Tours, urges prayers for Iraq’s Christians
God’s mercy is inclusive, Pope emphasizes at final jubilee audience
Released Friday, Nov. 11
Paraguay: bishops say drug traffic corrupts state institutions
Pro-life vow eliminated from statutes for Pontifical Academy for Life
Ex-priests meet with Pontiff
Giant tree due for Vatican Christmas celebration; creche will include migrants’ boat
Mexican legislature rejects bid to recognize same-sex marriage nationwide
Judge Trump by treatment of the poor, Pope Francis suggests in ‘revolutionary’ interview
Cardinal warns Zambia’s Catholics: don’t allow syncretism to dilute the faith
Cardinal Parolin: do not neglect those with rare, tropical diseases
Ontario doctors challenge mandated referral for assisted suicide
Argentine bishops discuss
Amoris Laetitia
Vatican cardinal: Pope Benedict’s Regensburg address was ‘prophetic’
Pope, in interview, laments ‘rigidity’ of youth who prefer Latin Mass
Compendium on the Eucharist
available in English
Released Thursday, Nov. 10
Chinese bishop ordained, with approval of both Rome and Beijing
Cardinal Lehmann encourages German bishops to make changes now, under Pope Francis
Trump election shows politicians were out of touch, Cardinal Burke says
Christian unity is not uniformity, Pope says
Texas bishop: reasons for hope, ‘serious concern’ in Trump election
Becket’s personal psalter found in library
Russian Orthodox patriarch congratulates Trump
Aleppo’s Christians feel abandoned, says Holy Land Custos
Oklahoma voters retain state Blaine amendment
University of Mary, other North Dakota institutions file suit against transgender regulation
Released Wednesday, Nov. 9
Bishop announces investigation of Father Pavone
Trump won Catholic vote, exit polls say
China awaits ordination of bishop, appointed by Vatican in 2013
Italian premier promises help rebuilding Norcia basilica
Myanmar: cardinal suggests return to church-administered schools
Cardinal Turkson pushes environmental concerns in UNESCO speech
President of US bishops’ conference pledges to work with Trump administration
Cardinal Parolin congratulates Trump, urges work for peace
Pope requests prayers on Lateran Basilica feast day
Pope reflects on visiting the sick and imprisoned
Leading Colombian prelate meets with government, rebel negotiators
Argentina bishops’ commission: drug abuse is ‘national emergency’
Vatican foreign minister concludes trip to Cyprus
Teaching and witness must go together, Vatican cardinal tells French bishops
Released Tuesday, Nov. 8
Father Pavone under fire for political video showing unborn child on altar
Government officials see traditional Christians as extremists, says Archbishop of Canterbury
As police close informal mosques in Rome, Muslims say vow to pray at the Vatican
Venezuela faces violence if negotiations break down, Vatican envoy warns
Syrian Orthodox prelate wounded by gunfire in Aleppo
Jubilee participants top 20-million mark
Pope meets leader in Italian campaign for legal abortion
Philippines: bishop lauds Duterte’s promise to stop nuclear power production
Malta archbishop fears ‘Equality Bill’ would undermine religious freedom
Gender-theory confusion calls for magisterial response, Dutch cardinal says
Father Lombardi named assistant to Jesuit superior general
At Auschwitz, an interfaith appeal against anti-Semitism
Papal message to French bishops
Putin dedicates huge statue of St. Vladimir
Iraq: Catholics from liberated town fear what lies ahead
USCCB committee chair praises EPA action agenda
Released Monday, Nov. 7
‘Underground’ Catholics near despair over prospect of Vatican-Beijing accord
Italian earthquakes were God’s punishment, priest says—prompting Vatican rebuke
To discourage abortion, Poland to offer bonus for parents of disabled babies
Italian journalist explains Vatican role in arranging Venezuelan crisis talks
Serbian Orthodox angry with Catholic prelate’s defense of Cardinal Stepinac
Vatican conference to focus on treatment of rare diseases
Pope denounces inequality, encourages work for dramatic political change
Pope again speaks out against human trafficking
British couple cannot adopt because of objection to same-sex households
Holy Doors to close at Roman basilicas next Sunday
French bishops devote day of prayer for sex-abuse victims
Cardinal-elect Tobin named to head Newark archdiocese
Vatican decries reports of unauthorized episcopal ordinations in ‘underground’ Chinese Church
Pope Francis: resurrection is ‘foundation of Christian faith and hope’
Pope calls prisoners to hope, appeals for better prison conditions
38 Albanian martyrs beatified
Pope expresses hopes for UN climate conference
Mexican cardinal retires
New statutes for Pontifical Academy for Life
Papal tribute to Blessed Charles of Austria, Hapsburg family
Released Friday, Nov. 4
San Diego bishop instruct pastors to avoid political endorsements, condemnations
Vatican UN envoy praises Lebanon, Jordan for accepting refugees
Nigerian court acquits suspects in lynching of Christian woman charged with blasphemy
Pope celebrates memorial Mass for deceased prelates
Indonesia: Muslims stage massive rally against Christian governor
Cardinal Zen pleads against Vatican ‘surrender’ to Beijing control
Legumes a focus of Italian bishops’ thanksgiving message
Ecumenical Patriarch blasts ‘disgraceful’ inaction on climate change, says ‘survival of God’s creation’ is at stake
Cardinal Parolin: tribute to Benedict XV
Vatican newspaper lauds new book on Dorothy Day
Profile of Iraqi Christian town
Released Thursday, Nov. 3
Clashes at Jerusalem’s Western Wall over separation of sexes
In England, internet service offers prayers, encouragement for those near death
Japanese bishops’ conference issues call for renunciation of all nuclear power
Before close of Jubilee Year, final events scheduled at Vatican
Witchcraft is at base of human trafficking in Mozambique, missionary sister reports
Maronite bishops welcome election of Lebanese president, breaking long impasse
Colombian bishops may play a role in government-rebel peace accord
British Church leader apologizes for pressuring unwed mothers toward adoption
Guam: suspended archbishop welcomes appointment of coadjutor/successor
Religions are called to deeds of mercy, Pope tells interfaith gathering
British Columbia court backs Christian university in accreditation battle
Victory for Florida homeowners on trial over Christmas display in lawn
Pope prays for repose of souls of predecessors
Prelates call for respect for rights of Christians in Iraq
On All Souls’ Day, Pope preaches on sadness, hope
Pope expresses closeness to Norcia
Released Wednesday, Nov. 2
Anthony Esolen facing pressure at Catholic college for criticism of ‘diversity’ agenda
Vatican official: Italy should grant citizenship to children of immigrants
Romanian Orthodox look for unity after Crete meeting
Pope visits St. Mary Major after trip to Sweden
British doctors protest prenatal test to detect Down’s Syndrome
DC city council approves assisted suicide
Vatican’s UN envoys sees rise of racism in hostility to migrants
Venezuelan government, opposition make concessions in Vatican-mediated talks
Cardinal Koch explains ‘Eucharistic hospitality’ in Catholic-Lutheran marriages
Prelates decry ‘inhumane’ US policy toward Haitians fleeing storm
Ecumenical Patriarch marks 25th anniversary
Earthquake destroyed all of Norcia’s churches
Live the new Beatitudes, Pope preaches at Mass in Sweden
Pope encourages Sweden’s Catholics to be salt and light, remember Virgin Mary’s love
Pope, in press conference, says John Paul’s teaching on women’s ordination is definitive
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