Shrines are places of God's mercy

·      Vatican approves second miracle for Blessed John Henry Newman

A second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has reportedly been approved by the Vatican, fueling expectation that his canonization could occur as early as next year.

·      Shrines are places of God's mercy, Pope Francis says

·      Pope sends message to conference on closed churches

·      CAR bishops establish day of prayer for victims of violence

·      Analysis: What is next for Curial reform?

·      US Congress passes bill to relieve Christians, Yazidis in Iraq and Syria

·      US bishops ask Senate to pass prison reform bill

·      Pro-life students ask Trump to defund Planned Parenthood

·      Tijuana archbishop urges solidarity with Central American migrants

·      Venezuelan archbishop condemns sex abuse committed by religious priest

·      Why do Central Americans join ‘migrant caravans?’

·      Holy See renews appeal to ban killer robots

·      Australian archbishop appeals conviction of not reporting abuse

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