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2 Nov 2010

Latvian Catholic leader lauds 'exemplary ties' between churches

The new leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Latvia has said "exemplary ties" between churches are strengthening Christian witness in society.
18 Oct 2010

Catholic Synod alarmed at plight of Christians in Iraq

The situation of Christian minorities has been among the topics discussed by the General Congregation of the Synod of Catholic Bishops for the Middle East.
18 Oct 2010

Hope and challenge for Middle East Synod

The Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Catholic Bishops, meeting with other Christian leaders as observers, faces major challenges in church and society, reports adviser Harry Hagopian. But there are also grounds of hope for promoting peace and justice in the region.
6 Oct 2010

80 per cent of Britons say Catholic church has done too little for victims of sexual abuse

Many Britons believe that the apology by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Britain was sincere, but the Church has not done enough to help victims
4 Oct 2010

German Catholics apply new priest selection procedures after abuse failings

Germany's Roman Catholic bishops have announced stricter procedures for selecting new priests, after admitting serious sexual abuse failings.
28 Sep 2010

Catholic forum looks at development, identity and culture in Africa

A preparatory meeting for a forum on 'Cultures, identities of peoples and development in Africa and the Black Diaspora' has begun in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
6 Jul 2010

Basel bishop is now officially the Catholic church unity chief

The Vatican has officially confirmed Swiss Bishop Kurt Koch to replace Cardinal Walter Kasper as head of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
22 Jun 2010

Westminster Cathedral announces public exhibition for its centenary

Westminster Cathedral, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of its consecration on Monday 28 June 2010, will launch The Treasures of the Cathedral Exhibition next week.
6 Jun 2010

Ecumenism helps Catholics move beyond a 'theology of exclusion'

Engagement with other churches has helped Catholic bishops educated in a dated “theology of exclusion” to move towards a genuine “ecumenical commitment”, Edinburgh 2010 observers have heard.
11 May 2010

Scottish Presbyterians encourage joint reaffirmation of baptism vows with Catholics

A Church of Scotland body is urging congregations to celebrate their common baptism with Roman Catholics for the first time by using a special joint liturgy for the reaffirmation of baptismal vows.

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