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Today's must-read story: Annulment reform seems to cultivate change of culture. Following Pope Francis' 2015 reform of church law on nullity procedures, dioceses are reporting growth in annulment case filings.
London attacks: An editorial -- History shows terrorism is destined to fail
ISIS thugs in the Philippines film sacrilegious rampage as they smash statues, tear up pictures of the pope then torch a Catholic church in Marawi.
Hagatna, Guam -- The Vatican has all the evidence it needs to defrock Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron, according to Catholics who continued their weekly picket of the Archdiocese of Agana on Sunday, nearly a year since Pope Francis suspended Apuron over multiple allegations of rape and sex abuse of minors.
Top Stories from Global Sisters Report:
- St. Benedict taught that those living the monastic life should live by the work of their hands. That's just fine with "the Soap Sister" of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Missouri.
- Thrissur, India -- Franciscan sister's physical therapy regime is improving motor skills for children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other genetic conditions. Nun treats 3,000 babies with motor challenges
- Sr. Nancy Linenkugel tests here luck at a local casino: "Yes, indeed. I have a feeling you'll be lucky today."
Indonesian bishops issue pastoral letter on corruption. The church must also set a good example by fighting corruption within its hierarchy and every diocese or parish should prioritize transparency in financial management.
Zimbabwe's Catholic Bishops on the Elections of 2018: "Elections, Peace and Development." "Reject all forms of violence and coercion: Violence and coercion only serve to discredit our elections."
Parramatta, Australia -- Bishop Vincent Long will launch Race Mathew’s new book, Of Labour and Liberty June 16. The book questions whether political democracy can survive indefinitely in the absence of economic democracy.
A lighter topic: Franklinton’s Jubilee Museum Breathes New Life Into Catholic Artifacts "He found the altar at a bar in St. Louis."
Hey, did you hear me (and publisher Caitlin Hendel) on the NCR podcast? Listen now (or download it wherever you get your podcasts): NCR in Conversation This week's episode takes you behind the scenes into our newsroom, to answer the question: How do we decide what's news?
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Pencil Preaching by Pat Marrin. Every morning Pat Marrin breaks open the Word with a pencil sketch and a short meditation.
