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If Trump only builds walls he’s not Christian, Pope Francis says

By Elise Harris and Alan Holdren. Aboard the papal plane, Feb 18, 2016 / 10:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- During his inflight news conference en route from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis responded to recent criticism from Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, who...

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Miscreants damage images at Sinquerim church 

Published on: 10:54 pm, February 18, 2016 Story By: mattersindia.com Calangute: Miscreants broke the protective glass of two portraits at the main entrance of St Lawrence Church, Sinquerim, on Tuesday. The incident came to light on Wednesday morning, when parishioners were on their...

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Gospel of the doughty Thomas

  Published on: 2:01 am, February 18, 2016 Story By: Mattersindia.com On April 4, 1579, a young Englishman named Thomas Stephens boarded the Laurenco, a ship sailing to India, at Lisbon, Portugal, clinging to his most precious possession: his faith. A Roman Catholic, he...

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The moment when Pope Francis got angry in Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico, Feb 17, 2016 / 01:12 pm (CNA).- A visibly upset Pope Francis had some tough words for a rowdy crowd when their shoving caused him to fall on a disabled boy during an event in Mexico.  ...

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More Light on St. John Paul ll’s love life – Isaac Gomes (Kolkotta)

Source MailOnline News – Thursday, Feb 18th 2016 2PM  The Pope and the married woman who was the secret love of his life: Treasure trove of letters and photographs shed light on John Paul II's extraordinarily close relationship with philosopher  Letters...

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Euthenasia: Yes or No? Parliament Must Take A Call on Euthanasia

By The New Indian Express,17th February 2016 06 (Note:  Doctor assiseted death or euthenasia is a very sensitive issue especially among the so-called religious and conservatives socities. A very strong argumeng brought against is that it will be misused both in...

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The Vatican’s child abuse response – BBC News

The UN has accused the Vatican of "systematically" adopting policies allowing priests to sexually abuse thousands of children. Pope Francis has said that dealing with abuse is vital for the Church's credibility, and that "sanctions" must be imposed against perpetrators. But the Church has been...

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Indian vice president lauds late Syro-Malankara prelate

Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios' dedication to the poor can be an example for nation building. New Delhi (UCAN): The Indian vice president has hailed the late Syro-Malankara Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios of Trivandrum as an example of selfless service.(inthe pic: Cardinal Baselios...

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Maramon Convention begins with focus on environment

Environmental pollution is the biggest threat faced by mankind, the participants noted. Maramon (UCAN): The Maramon Convention started on the banks of the Pampa River in Kerala with a call to do away with the impurities clogging the environment as well...

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Pope John Paul II letters raise debate about celibacy – BBC News

Emotionally charged letters sent by Pope John Paul II to a married woman have shed new light on the pontiff's personal life and raised questions about the meaning of celibacy. His relationship with Polish-born American philosopher Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka lasted more...

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Christian leaders in India reject Hindu group’s overtures

Move to include religious minority within nationalist RSS organization met with a resounding 'no'. New Delhi (UCAN): Christian leaders in India have rejected proposals from a Hindu nationalist group to form a separate forum for Christians. Over 200 Christian leaders from...

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Pope Francis in Mexico: let gratitude to God shape your lives

Ecatepec, Mexico, Feb 14, 2016 / 12:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Thanksgiving was the focus of Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus remarks in Mexico. He invited the Mexican faithful to help make their country “a land of opportunities” while not forgetting their...