In a letter to Cardinal Parolin, Francis said until a new apostolic constitution is created established rules still apply
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Reports suggest an attack on Muslim rebels has led to revenge attacks on Christians in the capital Bangui
A huge number of exorcism cases has led a to recruitment drive in Manila
The House of Representatives voted to redirect the money to community health centres, but President Obama will veto the bill
Lord Alton has said the killing of Christians in Syria is a ‘genocide that dares not speak its name’
The bishops have called for ‘courageous and imaginative political leadership’ ahead of UN conference
Cardinal Ján Korec, who was imprisoned then forced to work as a road sweeper, has died aged 91
Bishop organising anti-sorcery meeting says nuns have been ‘threatened, stoned and burned’ while trying to help victims
The Pope addressed 7,000 travellers to mark the 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI’s meeting with Roma people
