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Police say prominent Bangladeshi priest involved with multiple women, underage girls

June 14, 2018

RAJSHAHI, Bangladesh – The mysterious disappearance of a Bangladeshi priest just days before Pope Francis visited the country has taken a new turn, reported ucanews.com.

Bishops of El Salvador urge lawmakers not to privatize water

June 13, 2018

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – El Salvador's bishops urged lawmakers to discard any plans for privatizing water in the Central American country, saying the poor could not afford to pay the cost of a vital necessity.

Pope launches appeal that World Cup in Russia helps promote peace

June 13, 2018

VATICAN – As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organizers and soccer fans who will be following "this event that overcomes all borders."

Vatican team returns to Chile to 'ask forgiveness' for clergy sex abuse, cover-ups

June 13, 2018

VATICAN – Arriving on his second visit to Chile, Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta said his mission to the country is a sign of Pope Francis' closeness to the local church following devastating reports of sexual abuse and cover-ups by members of the clergy.

Korean bishops call for prayer amid ‘joy’ after Trump-Kim summit

June 13, 2018

WASHINGTON – At a highly-anticipated summit on June 12, President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un signed a joint-statement making commitments “to build a lasting and stable peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.”

Interfaith leaders in Trinidad unite on traditional marriage

June 12, 2018

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Interfaith leaders, including Catholics, have declared their belief that marriage can only be between a biological man and a biological woman.

Some dioceses in U.S. now permit outdoor Catholic weddings

June 12, 2018

BALTIMORE, Md. – The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a policy to allow weddings to be held outside of parish churches, including at outdoor venues.

U.S.-North Korea summit brings hope for peace, papal diplomat says

June 12, 2018

VATICAN – Talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea are "truly historic" and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, said Pope Francis' ambassador to Korea.

Philippine priest gunned down while preparing for Mass

June 12, 2018

MANILA, Philippines – Father Richmond Villaflor Nilo of Cabanatuan Diocese was gunned down inside a chapel in Zaragoza June 10 as he was about to celebrate Mass, reported ucanews.com.

Spain agrees to welcome refugee rescue boat after Italy, Malta refuse

June 12, 2018

ROME – Spain has announced it will let a ship holding 629 migrants and refugees, who were rescued from the Mediterranean, dock on its shores, after Italy and Malta refused to accept the vessel.