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Pakistani reporters tortured for coronavirus coverage

Pakistani reporters tortured for coronavirus coverage

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Mahathir sets scene for his third coming

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Pakistan rights groups slam 'utter disregard' for inclusive education

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Singapore voters expected to back status quo

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Pope Francis sends condolences to Pope Benedict for brother's death

Pope Francis sends condolences to Pope Benedict for brother's death

Thursday July 2, 2020, Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Retired pope's elder brother died in Regensburg, Germany, on July 1 at the age of 96
Third Catholic priest ends life in India in 10 days

Third Catholic priest ends life in India in 10 days

Thursday July 2, 2020, Saji Thomas
A suicide note said the priest was frustrated but diocesan officials are unaware of the cause
Vietnamese fathers urged to protect families during pandemic

Vietnamese fathers urged to protect families during pandemic

Thursday July 2, 2020, UCA News reporter, Hue
Heads of households called on to receive strength from the Holy Spirit to defend spouses and children from family problems
Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope's brother, dies at 96

Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope's brother, dies at 96

Wednesday July 1, 2020, Catholic News Service
Pope Benedict flew to Regensburg June 18 to be with his ailing brother
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Elderly Vietnam bishop develops diocese

Elderly Vietnam bishop develops diocese

Wednesday July 1, 2020, UCA News reporter, Hanoi
Catholics are proud of a prelate who has built many facilities to improve their religious and material lives
Islamabad's first Hindu temple faces Islamic fatwa

Islamabad's first Hindu temple faces Islamic fatwa

Wednesday July 1, 2020, Zahid Hussain Khan, Islamabad
Lahore madrasa says Sharia laws forbid non-Muslims from building new worship places
Indian cardinal clarifies reports of priests missing Covid-19 funerals

Indian cardinal clarifies reports of priests missing Covid-19 funerals

Wednesday July 1, 2020, Saji Thomas
Clergy in Mumbai Archdiocese responded with care and compassion, says Cardinal Gracias
Kenya to demolish Catholic hospital to reclaim forest land

Kenya to demolish Catholic hospital to reclaim forest land

Wednesday July 1, 2020, Fredrick Nzwili, Catholic News Service
Hospital has been run by the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi since 2017
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Pope prays for Poles who asked him to intervene in abuse cases

Pope prays for Poles who asked him to intervene in abuse cases

Wednesday July 1, 2020, Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Allegations of abuse and cover-up by bishops have been increasing over the years
US Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says

US Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says

Wednesday July 1, 2020, Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
True communicators are called dedicate themselves completely to the welfare of others, Pope Francis says
Indian Church leaders 'ignoring papal norms on sex charges'

Indian Church leaders 'ignoring papal norms on sex charges'

Tuesday June 30, 2020, Saji Thomas
Leaders are accused of ignoring Pope Francis’ apostolic letter to shield a bishop facing sex charges
Seminary veteran named new bishop of Myanmar diocese

Seminary veteran named new bishop of Myanmar diocese

Tuesday June 30, 2020, John Zaw, Mandalay
Pope Francis appoints Msgr. John Saw Gawdy as coadjutor bishop of Taungngu in eastern Myanmar
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