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Catholic bishops in South Korea expressed sorrow and offered prayers after more than 150 people died in a stampede during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. They also called for a detailed investigation to identify the cause of the incident.
Summit explores role of ethics in development of artificial intelligence
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News ServiceUniversities around the world are taking steps alongside major technology companies to explore ways to bolster ethics education in the artificial intelligence field in line with an initiative supported by the Vatican.
Cardinal Zen to return to court, defence presents case Oct. 31
By Catholic News ServiceCardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and five other activists returned to court Oct. 26 to face charges of failing to register a legal fund meant to help those involved in anti-government protests.
Crippled Haiti in desperate need of help
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Jesuits in Haiti are begging for help on behalf of a nation in chaos — but not just any help.
Migrants in the U.S. political crosshairs
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News ServiceThe political ads began appearing in early October, strategically aired a month before the November midterm elections that will determine which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives.
‘The Challenge of Peace’ 40 years later
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News ServiceNext year will mark the 40th anniversary of the U.S. bishops’ landmark pastoral letter “The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response.”
Notre-Dame restoration should be complete by 2024
By Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News ServiceNotre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is “a monument of humanity,” French architect Philippe Villeneuve told a Washington audience.
‘Can’t not do it,’ says Sister Prejean
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News ServiceSr. Helen Prejean, a Sister of St. Joseph, shows no signs of slowing down in her long-standing fight to end the death penalty.
Eritrean authorities detain Catholic bishop with no explanation
By Fredrick Nzwili, Catholic News ServiceEritrean authorities are continuing to detain Catholic Bishop Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim of Segheneity, who was arrested at the Asmara International Airport Oct. 15.
Syro-Malabar Catholics block archbishop's house to protest change in Mass
By Catholic News ServiceLaypeople in an archdiocese of India's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church have begun a round-the-clock vigil to stop the Vatican-appointed administrator from gaining entry into the archbishop's house.
Consistent life ethic must go beyond traditional life issues, Czerny says
By Michelle Martin, Catholic News ServiceEmbracing a consistent ethic of life must include working to create economic and social systems that foster relationships and build the common good, rather than focusing only on what are seen as traditional life issues such as abortion and euthanasia, said Cardinal Michael Czerny.