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Cardinal Michael Czerny marked the 31st anniversary of the 1989 slaughter of seven people, including five Jesuits. Former Salvadoran Col. Inocente Orlando Montano was found guilty in September of planning and ordering the murders.

Thirty-one years later, ‘vindication’ for murder victims

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VATICAN CITY -- The September conviction of a former Salvadoran colonel for the murder of five Spanish Jesuit priests during El Salvador’s civil war is a major step forward on the path to gaining justice and healing old wounds, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny said.

Archbishop Allen Vigneron, vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and USCCB president Archbishop José Gomez are pictured in the studio at USCCB headquarters in Washington Nov. 16.

Bishops, in abuse report’s wake, ponder ‘predator’ prevention

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WASHINGTON -- The recently released report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, describing his ascent to highest rungs of the Church, even amid rumours of abuse, reads like a list of the seven deadly sins, a bishop told the U.S. Conference Catholic Bishops’ fall assembly.

A man carries a dog through floodwaters in Manila, Philippines, Nov. 13, 2020, after flooding caused by Typhoon Vamco. Five tropical storms or typhoons have hit the Philippines in a three-week period, including the strongest typhoon since 2013 and the biggest floods since 2009.

Fifth storm in three weeks leaves people trapped in houses in Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines -- Filipinos appealed for help as a fifth tropical storm or typhoon hit their country in a three-week period. These included the strongest typhoon since 2013 and the biggest floods since 2009.

People gather in front of the White House in Washington Nov. 7 after news media declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election.

Political dialogue begins with humility

By Michael Swan, The Catholic Register

As U.S. President-elect Joe Biden puts healing front and centre in his plans, he may soon discover that his Jesuit friends got there before him.

Alex Trebek, host of the game show "Jeopardy," is seen in this 2006 file photo. He died Nov. 8, 2020, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of 'Jeopardy!' was educated in Catholic schools

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WASHINGTON -- When the death of Alex Trebek -- beloved longtime host of "Jeopardy!" -- was announced, celebrities and fans around the country took to social media to express their grief.

A firefighter carries a baby rescued along with her mother from an area affected by mudslides in San Cristobal Verapaz, Guatemala, Nov. 7, 2020, caused by the remains of Hurricane Eta.

Eta deluges Central America, Mexico, leaving scores dead, thousands homeless

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MEXICO CITY -- Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged Central America, claimed at least 50 lives and caused widespread flooding and property damage.

Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz, retired archbishop of Wroclaw, Poland, has been banned from all public appearances and ordered to compensate his victims, after being investigated for alleged involvement in sexual abuse, the Vatican's nunciature in Warsaw said Nov. 6, 2020. Cardinal Gulbinowicz is pictured in an undated photo.

Polish cardinal banned from public ministry over sex abuse

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WARSAW, Poland -- A retired Polish cardinal has been banned from all public appearances, and ordered to compensate his alleged victims, after being investigated for sexual abuse.

In this 2017 file photo, former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington is pictured in Baltimore, Md.

McCarrick report expected next week

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WASHINGTON -- Vatican officials announced Nov. 6 that the Holy See will release Nov. 10 a long-awaited report on the investigation about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.

Armed police officers walk at the site of wreath-laying ceremony in Vienna Nov. 3, 2020, following a deadly shooting spree the previous day.

Pope Francis, Austrian church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks

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Pope Francis and Austrian church leaders expressed dismay and sorrow after terrorists attack that left at least five dead in central Vienna, and they urged citizens to uphold key values of tolerance and respect.

Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Deliverance Cathedral in Baghdad Oct. 31, 2020, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre at the church. Two priests were among the 48 people killed during the Oct. 31, 2010, attack.

Syriac patriarch: 'Our martyrs are the torches of faith'

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BEIRUT -- Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre by Islamic militants at Our Lady of Deliverance Church in Baghdad, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan reminded the faithful that "our martyrs are the torches of faith that illuminate our paths of life and ignite in us the fire of love toward everyone."

Tributes to the dead are seen outside of Notre Dame Basilica in Nice, France, Nov. 1, 2020, as French bishops conduct a "penitential rite of reparation," following the Oct. 29 deadly attack at church. The penitential rite was deemed necessary to purify the church from the stain of the homicide before normal religious activities could resume in the basilica.

French bishops 'cleanse' Nice basilica after attack

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NICE, France -- French bishops conducted a "penitential rite of reparation" inside a church in which three people were murdered in late October.

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