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"> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/ukrainian-archbishop-encourages-trump-to-go-to-ukraine">Ukrainian Archbishop Encourages Trump to Go to Ukraine</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> Hundreds of thousands have been killed as a result of the Russian invasion, with more than 14 million people forced to leave their homes. </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline">Kate Quiñones/CNA</span> <a href="/section/world">World</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-23T07:17:03-06:00">November 23, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/ukrainian-archbishop-encourages-trump-to-go-to-ukraine#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/ukrainian-archbishop-encourages-trump-to-go-to-ukraine" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <div id='NCR_EN_Latest_A' class="adMargin"> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('NCR_EN_Latest_A'); }); </script> </div> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/churches-around-the-world-lit-up-red-in-honor-of-persecuted-christians"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241121171152_ccaf02212e59c6b47368fe875aebd122bc0e24c2916bee939302467303ba7aff.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241121171152_ccaf02212e59c6b47368fe875aebd122bc0e24c2916bee939302467303ba7aff.jpg" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241121171152_ccaf02212e59c6b47368fe875aebd122bc0e24c2916bee939302467303ba7aff.jpg" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241121171152_ccaf02212e59c6b47368fe875aebd122bc0e24c2916bee939302467303ba7aff.jpg" alt="The Sagrada Familia basilica is light up with red lights to commemorate persecuted Christians, in Barcelona, on Nov. 20, 2024." title="The Sagrada Familia basilica is light up with red lights to commemorate persecuted Christians, in Barcelona, on Nov. 20, 2024. "> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/churches-around-the-world-lit-up-red-in-honor-of-persecuted-christians">Churches Around the World Lit Up Red in Honor of Persecuted Christians</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> This year more than 300 official Red Wednesday events were held in 20 countries. </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline">Jonah McKeown/CNA</span> <a href="/section/world">World</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-21T18:00:32-06:00">November 21, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/churches-around-the-world-lit-up-red-in-honor-of-persecuted-christians#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/churches-around-the-world-lit-up-red-in-honor-of-persecuted-christians" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/st-francis-xavier-s-relics-draws-12-000-in-goa-india-for-decennial-exposition"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112116110_c55f7fcb8be22b9be29de65bdc703530467d3ce08a2c0972fc84adf2ddb0433e.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112116110_c55f7fcb8be22b9be29de65bdc703530467d3ce08a2c0972fc84adf2ddb0433e.png" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112116110_c55f7fcb8be22b9be29de65bdc703530467d3ce08a2c0972fc84adf2ddb0433e.png" type="image/webp"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112116110_c55f7fcb8be22b9be29de65bdc703530467d3ce08a2c0972fc84adf2ddb0433e.png" alt="Indian Christians pay their respects to the remains of St. Francis Xavier during the 17th exposition of the saint's body at the Se Cathedral in Goa on Nov. 22, 2014. " title="Indian Christians pay their respects to the remains of St. Francis Xavier during the 17th exposition of the saint's body at the Se Cathedral in Goa on Nov. 22, 2014. "> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/st-francis-xavier-s-relics-draws-12-000-in-goa-india-for-decennial-exposition">St. Francis Xavier’s Relics Draws 12,000 in Goa, India, for Decennial Exposition</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> The display will continue until Jan. 5. Pilgrims may visit his relics from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the cathedral. </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline">Kate Quiñones/CNA</span> <a href="/section/world">World</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-21T16:02:41-06:00">November 21, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/st-francis-xavier-s-relics-draws-12-000-in-goa-india-for-decennial-exposition#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/st-francis-xavier-s-relics-draws-12-000-in-goa-india-for-decennial-exposition" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/church-beatifies-german-priest-who-was-executed-by-nazis-in-1944-o8n5sl2r"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112111110_f53739645b9a8f63fdd7c7286d9df748d8887205fa26cc8da69063207ca1aac5.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112111110_f53739645b9a8f63fdd7c7286d9df748d8887205fa26cc8da69063207ca1aac5.png" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112111110_f53739645b9a8f63fdd7c7286d9df748d8887205fa26cc8da69063207ca1aac5.png" type="image/webp"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112111110_f53739645b9a8f63fdd7c7286d9df748d8887205fa26cc8da69063207ca1aac5.png" alt="Father Max Josef Metzger, a Catholic priest executed by the Nazi regime in 1944 for his peace activism and ecumenical work, was beatified Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Freiburg, Germany." title="Father Max Josef Metzger, a Catholic priest executed by the Nazi regime in 1944 for his peace activism and ecumenical work, was beatified Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Freiburg, Germany. "> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/church-beatifies-german-priest-who-was-executed-by-nazis-in-1944-o8n5sl2r">Church Beatifies German Priest Who Was Executed by Nazis in 1944</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> The cardinal emphasized that Father Metzger’s twin commitments to peace and Christian unity were inseparable. </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline">AC Wimmer/CNA</span> <a href="/section/world">World</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-21T12:17:51-06:00">November 21, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/church-beatifies-german-priest-who-was-executed-by-nazis-in-1944-o8n5sl2r#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/church-beatifies-german-priest-who-was-executed-by-nazis-in-1944-o8n5sl2r" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <div id='NCR_EN_Latest_B' class="adMargin"> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('NCR_EN_Latest_B'); }); </script> </div> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/jimmy-lai-s-godfather-discusses-trial-he-s-a-real-champion-of-freedom"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112106118_dd9b63419eeba18a871dc92b4f2d37289a6e31ab52113696f8a16a03b1fb75de.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112106118_dd9b63419eeba18a871dc92b4f2d37289a6e31ab52113696f8a16a03b1fb75de.png" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112106118_dd9b63419eeba18a871dc92b4f2d37289a6e31ab52113696f8a16a03b1fb75de.png" type="image/webp"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112106118_dd9b63419eeba18a871dc92b4f2d37289a6e31ab52113696f8a16a03b1fb75de.png" alt="“We think of these stories of saints that have withstood all this persecution as belonging to the Middle Ages,” said Bill McGurn, godfather of Jimmy Lai. “It’s going on right now, and we can see it.”" title="“We think of these stories of saints that have withstood all this persecution as belonging to the Middle Ages,” said Bill McGurn, godfather of Jimmy Lai. “It’s going on right now, and we can see it.” "> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/jimmy-lai-s-godfather-discusses-trial-he-s-a-real-champion-of-freedom">Jimmy Lai’s Godfather Discusses Trial: ‘He’s a Real Champion of Freedom’</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> When asked how the family is doing, McGurn cited the strength of Lai’s wife, Teresa. </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline">Kate Quiñones/CNA</span> <a href="/section/world">World</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-21T08:34:01-06:00">November 21, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/jimmy-lai-s-godfather-discusses-trial-he-s-a-real-champion-of-freedom#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/jimmy-lai-s-godfather-discusses-trial-he-s-a-real-champion-of-freedom" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/features/msgr-fredrik-hansen-s-new-appointment"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241119171132_1e1e3b45f42ed3de87d78cffe9032aacdf77208e149bca8ffb7d5b3ac656637e.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241119171132_1e1e3b45f42ed3de87d78cffe9032aacdf77208e149bca8ffb7d5b3ac656637e.jpg" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241119171132_1e1e3b45f42ed3de87d78cffe9032aacdf77208e149bca8ffb7d5b3ac656637e.jpg" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241119171132_1e1e3b45f42ed3de87d78cffe9032aacdf77208e149bca8ffb7d5b3ac656637e.jpg" alt="Bishop-elect Fredrik Hansen in Rome" title="Bishop-elect Fredrik Hansen in Rome "> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/features/msgr-fredrik-hansen-s-new-appointment">Norway’s New Bishop-Elect Comes Home After Years of Vatican Service</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> After years of international service to the Church and teaching in the U.S., Msgr. Fredrik Hansen’s new appointment as coadjutor bishop of Oslo is bringing him back to his native land. </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/author/benedicte-cedergren">Bénédicte Cedergren</a></span> <a href="/section/interviews">Interviews</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-21T07:05:42-06:00">November 21, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/features/msgr-fredrik-hansen-s-new-appointment#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/features/msgr-fredrik-hansen-s-new-appointment" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/nairobi-archbishop-declines-kenyan-president-s-donations-to-catholic-parish"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241120161128_97c6a93e3fe0937a1c310ea147d9afa0e5a50d6b177d4880044d5028f865f54d.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241120161128_97c6a93e3fe0937a1c310ea147d9afa0e5a50d6b177d4880044d5028f865f54d.png" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241120161128_97c6a93e3fe0937a1c310ea147d9afa0e5a50d6b177d4880044d5028f865f54d.png" type="image/webp"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20241120161128_97c6a93e3fe0937a1c310ea147d9afa0e5a50d6b177d4880044d5028f865f54d.png" alt="Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya." title="Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya. "> </picture> </a> </figure> <div class="articleList__TextWrap"> <h3 class="articleList__headline"><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/nairobi-archbishop-declines-kenyan-president-s-donations-to-catholic-parish">Nairobi Archbishop Declines Kenyan President’s Donations to Catholic Parish</a></h3> <p class="articleList__text"> The archbishop said the Church is called to uphold her integrity by refusing contributions that may 'inadvertently' compromise her independence or facilitate 'unjust enrichment.' </p> <div class="articleMetadata"> <span class="articleMetadata__byline">Agnes Aineah/CNA/Aci Africa</span> <a href="/section/world">World</a> <time class="articleMetadata__info" datetime="2024-11-21T05:37:31-06:00">November 21, 2024</time> <a class="articleMetadata__comments articleMetadata__info" href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/nairobi-archbishop-declines-kenyan-president-s-donations-to-catholic-parish#coral_thread"> <span class="coral-count" data-coral-url="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/nairobi-archbishop-declines-kenyan-president-s-donations-to-catholic-parish" data-coral-notext="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> </article> <div id='NCR_EN_Latest_C' class="adMargin"> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('NCR_EN_Latest_C'); }); </script> </div> <article class="articleList__item"> <figure class="articleList__image icon icon--"> <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/cna/jimmy-lai-takes-the-stand"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112015114_7372d5dbc7bb735120f4d87662b50a6c0702c6d0eb0d41035f42ce03dbce9ef5.webp" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 680px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112015114_7372d5dbc7bb735120f4d87662b50a6c0702c6d0eb0d41035f42ce03dbce9ef5.png" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 681px)" data-srcset="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112015114_7372d5dbc7bb735120f4d87662b50a6c0702c6d0eb0d41035f42ce03dbce9ef5.png" type="image/webp"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024112015114_7372d5dbc7bb735120f4d87662b50a6c0702c6d0eb0d41035f42ce03dbce9ef5.png" alt="Jimmy Lai’s wife, Teresa (left), and retired Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts to attend Hong Kong activist publisher Lai’s national security trial in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024." title="Jimmy Lai’s wife, Teresa (left), and retired Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun arrive at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts to attend Hong Kong activist publisher Lai’s national security trial in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. 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