Christians in Iran are ‘leaven of society,’ new cardinal-elect of Tehran says — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal-elect Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, discusses with EWTN News the challenges and hopes of Iran’s small Catholic community ahead of receiving his red hat from Pope Francis. / Credit: Elias Turk/ACI MENA Rome Newsroom, Dec 3, 2024 / 12:45 pm (CNA). Cardinal-elect Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan and the highest-ranking Catholic authority in the…

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Missouri convicted murderer’s death row case — By: Catholic News Agency

Missouri’s bishops said citizens can reach out to the governor’s office to express opposition to the pending execution of Christopher Collings, who was convicted of the 2007 abduction, rape, torture and murder of a 9-year-old girl. Collings is scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3, 2024. / Credit: Courtesy of the Missouri Department of Corrections…

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