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An ‘icon’ for Korean society
The late Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan was an icon of Korean society during his lifetime and remains so two years after his death. A symposium held by the Stephen Cardinal Kim Institute on October
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‘Whispering’ archbishop earns wide acclaim
Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil has embarked on a mission where angels fear to tread by facing challenges in India’s troubled northeastern region head-on. His seven successful peace-keeping
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Sparks fly in run-up to Assisi event
Ultra-traditionalist Catholic group the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has distributed a statement attacking the inter-religious “pilgrimage for peace” that Pope Benedict XVI is to lead on
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Film about Japanese saints turns 80
A Japanese movie entitled “26 Martyrs of Japan: Ware Yo ni Kateri”, first shown on October 1, 1931, is being screened again throughout Japan in honor of its 80th birthday this month. The film,
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