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Imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Nominated for European Parliament Human-Rights Award
Bishop Rolando Álvarez has been nominated for the Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who exceptionally defend human rights and freedoms.

Thousands of Armenian Christians Flee Homes: ‘Mass Exodus Has Begun,’ Expert Says
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Sunday that he expects most of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh to flee the region.

Abducted Priest in Nigeria Released, Diocese ‘Grateful’
The case of Father Okide is the latest in a series of kidnappings and murders in Africa’s most populous nation involving members of the clergy, seminarians, and other Christians.

England’s Historic Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham Gets New Rector
Father Billing has been involved in various roles and projects, including his work as a diocesan spokesperson and personal secretary to three bishops of Lancaster.

Diocese of Rome: Thousands Expected at Vatican for Ecumenical Prayer Vigil Ahead of Synod
The prayer service is occurring just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will take place in Rome over the course of October.

Swiss Bishop Calls for Women’s Ordination, End to Celibacy Ahead of Synod
Bishop Gmür didn’t stop at questioning celibacy; he also waded into another contentious issue: the ordination of women.

German Bishops in Tug of War Over Blessing Same-Sex Unions
In open defiance, several priests conducted an event blessing same-sex couples outside the iconic Cologne Cathedral Sept. 21.

U.S. Priest Brings More Than 1,000 Prayer Intentions to Ulma Family Beatification
The priest found himself with 1,137 intentions to pray, sent in by Catholics from around the world.

Truck Circulates in Mexico City With Message Against Indoctrinating Schoolchildren
The online petition calls out López Obrador for ordering the distribution of the textbooks throughout the country in violation of a judicial order to halt printing the books until the consultation could take place in accordance with the law.