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Cross Wires Wednesday headlines

The latest Catholic news

New ACN report finds Christians at risk of being wiped out in the Middle East.

Nuncio laments fresh wave of violence in Holy Land.

Islamic State kills three more Christians.

Indian bishops back Missionaries of Charity decision to shot adoption agencies.

Number of Catholic marriages plummets in Spain.

Thousands flee new violence in Central African Republic but Pope Francis still due to visit.

US bishop asks for prayers for burglar who stole cross he was given by Pope Benedict XVI (above).

 

—Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog. Follow breaking news from the SCO through the day on Twitter at SCO_NEWS.

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