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Why ignore the risky faith of Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai?
Hong Kong was tense and festive when I arrived for a small 1997 conference about religion coverage in global media. The reason for the odd atmosphere was obvious: In a …
Month: December 2025
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Pope Leo XIV Writes Preface to Book That Shaped His Spiritual Life
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 14, 2025. Leo emphasizes that the small book by Brother Lawrence places at …
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A New Blessed for Argentina: Pope Leo XIV Approves Miracle Attributed to Enrique Shaw
AcdeanoServant of God Enrique Shaw. The miracle attributed to Shaw’s intercession is the inexplicable healing of a 5-year-old boy who, in June 2015, suffered a very serious head injury from …
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New Animated Film ‘David’ Tells Story of Israel’s Famous King for the Whole Family
Sunrise Animation StudiosA new animated film titled “David” tells the story of King David — from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath. Released in …
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Church leaders condemn arson attack on top Bangladesh newspaper offices
A group set fire to the office of the country’s top Bangla newspaper, Prothom Alo, late on Dec. 19, 2025, to protest the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a front-line …
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Church leaders condemn arson attack on top Bangladesh newspaper offices
By Stephan Uttom Rozario Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec 19, 2025 / 13:24 pm Catholic leaders in Bangladesh have condemned arson attacks on the offices of two of the country’s top newspapers …
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Massachusetts removes LGBT ideology requirements for foster care parents
null / Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 / 12:54 pm (CNA). Massachusetts will no longer require prospective foster parents to affirm gender ideology in order to qualify …
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Massachusetts removes LGBT ideology requirements for foster care parents
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 / 12:54 pm Massachusetts will no longer require prospective foster parents to affirm gender ideology in order to qualify for fostering children, …
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Albany’s retired bishop files for personal bankruptcy
Bishop Edward Scarfenberger. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Albany National Catholic Register, Dec 19, 2025 / 12:24 pm (CNA). A retired New York bishop has filed for …
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Albany’s retired bishop files for personal bankruptcy
By Matt McDonald National Catholic Register, Dec 19, 2025 / 12:24 pm A retired New York bishop has filed for personal bankruptcy protection in federal court after a state jury …