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November 18, 2019

Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons ‘immoral’ ahead of Japan trip

November 18, 2019

In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of nuclear weapons will never again be used in the world. Japan “is very aware of the suffering caused by war,” the pope said in his native Spanish. “Together with you, I pray that the destructive

Term ends for president of Vatican’s financial watchdog authority

November 18, 2019

The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term and Pope Francis has chosen his successor. According to the statement from the Holy See press office Nov. 18, Brüelhart’s successor will be announced after the conclusion of Pope Francis’ trip to Thailand and Japan

Court rules Daleiden’s undercover videos caused ‘substantial harm’ to Planned Parenthood

November 18, 2019

A pro-life organization said that “justice was not done,” after a federal court found that pro-life advocate David Daleiden’s Center for Medical Progress caused “substantial harm” to Planned Parenthood by secretly recording meetings with abortion doctors and staff to expose their business practices. “Justice was not done today in San Francisco. While top Planned Parenthood

Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/11/19

November 18, 2019

An “attitude of hope in God” can help us cope with tragedy, Pope Francis said at yesterday’s Angelus (full text, full video). Gunmen have kidnapped another priest in Nigeria’s Enugu State. Philip Pullella previews the papal visit to Japan. Gretchen Crowe summarises Bishop Robert Barron’s “five paths” for bringing back the unaffiliated. Charles Collins says