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Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by attack on Catholic Church in Nigeria
August 9, 2017 No Responses

Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by attack on Catholic Church in Nigeria

The Pope is “deeply saddened” for the victims of the “violent attack” that took place in the Catholic Church of St. Philip in Ozubulu, Anambra State, in southern Nigeria yesterday, Sunday, August 6, 2017.  During morning Mass, at least 12...
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Pope names 17 new Cardinals
November 20, 2016 No Responses

Pope names 17 new Cardinals

Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church from around the world, many of whom will help choose his successor. The new cardinals come from five continents, and include the Vatican’s envoy to Syria. The range...
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Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals
October 10, 2016 No Responses

Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals

 Pope Francis on Sunday named 17 new cardinals, including three Americans, adding prelates from developing countries to give them a greater voice in selecting the next pope. Francis’ American appointments elevate moderates in the church hierarchy, bypassing...
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