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A lifestyle, not a task: Vatican reminds bishops of ecumenical priority

Dec 4, 2020

The ministry of a Catholic bishop must reflect the Catholic Church's commitment to Christian unity and must give ecumenical engagement the same kind of attention as work for justice and peace, said a new Vatican document.

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu seeks redemption by putting up a fight

by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service

Dec 4, 2020

The cardinal seems to have no intention of going quietly. On Nov. 16, Becciu filed charges against the Italian magazine L'Espresso, which broke most of the news about his financial dealings and his forced resignation.

Pope: Make your heart accessible to people with disabilities

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Dec 3, 2020

"Creating a fully accessible parish requires not only the removal of architectural barriers, but above all, helping parishioners to develop attitudes and acts of solidarity and service toward persons with disabilities and their families," the pope said in his message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec. 3.

Pope sets up foundation for global prayer network

by Catholic News Service

Dec 3, 2020

The network, long seen as a Jesuit ministry, supports "the evangelizing mission of the Holy Father through prayers" and should encourage "a mission of compassion for the world," said the preamble to the new foundation's statutes.

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A lifestyle, not a task: Vatican reminds bishops of ecumenical priority

Disgraced Cardinal Becciu seeks redemption by putting up a fight

Pope: Make your heart accessible to people with disabilities

Pope sets up foundation for global prayer network

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