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Man walks past tree uprooted by strong winds after Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines

Cross Wires: Tuesday breaking news

The latest Catholic headlines.

Philippines (above): Bishops call for prayers and emergency aid.

Typhoon Haiyan is linked to climate change, say Columbans.

Pope Francis lauds Cardinal Bertone, calls for solidarity in international diplomacy.

“Corrupt Christians do much harm to the Church,” the Pope says.

Italian Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, 96, former leader the Sistine Chapel Choir, has passed away.

Chaldean patriarch: granting of asylum to Iraqi Christians ‘threatens our existence.’

Merseyside Catholic college unveils plans to become a free school.

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Cristina Odone: Pope Francis has worked a real miracle: getting people into church.

AND FINALLY

Many Streams—One River: first UK gathering of New Movements.

 

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