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Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respect
In a low-key meeting followed closely in Iraq and beyond, Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the influential leader of Shiite Muslims in Iraq, spent 45 minutes speaking privately.
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Catholic health care officials aim to get COVID-19 vaccine to everyone
To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.
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St. Bonaventure University president dies of COVID-19 complications
Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died of COVID-19 complications March 1. He was 62.
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Precautions taken, pope sees Iraq trip as sign of love
Pope Francis and his aides are well aware of the security and health risks involved with his planned trip to Iraq, but "all the precautions have been taken" and the pope feels a sense of "urgency" to show his love ...
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With Lebanon on verge of collapse, thousands rally to support cardinal
Thousands of Lebanese rallied Feb. 27 to show their support for the positions of Cardinal Bechara Rai as the country teeters on the verge of collapse from multiple crises.
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At least 18 die in Myanmar coup protests; nun protects demonstrators
Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon called for patience and tolerance on a day when at least 18 anti-coup protesters were shot dead by Myanmar security forces.
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Parents of children killed in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting speak out