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Elle Fanning, Angelina Jolie and Sam Riley star in a scene from the movie "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Disney)

Movie Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’

John Mulderig
October 17, 2019
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The moral probing and feminist revisionism that characterized its 2014 predecessor are mostly absent from the routine follow-up “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (Disney). So much so, that ethical straightforwardness makes its title seem somewhat misleading.

Archbishop Donald J. Bolen of Regina, Saskatchewan, speaks at a news conference with indigenous leaders from North America in Rome Oct. 17, 2019. Members of the delegation spoke about their own challenges and connections to indigenous people from South America who are meeting at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon. At left is Sister Priscilla Solomon, a member of the Ojibway people and of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

North American indigenous support Amazonian indigenous at synod

Cindy Wooden
October 17, 2019
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As the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon heard pleas to defend the rights of the region’s indigenous people and of the land they hold sacred, indigenous leaders from Canada and the United States came to Rome to support them.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo waves as he marches in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City Oct. 14, 2019. Cuomo says the state will build a statue to St. Frances Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. His announcement followed a decision by the She Built NYC commission to reject funding of a public statue of Mother Cabrini, as she is best known. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Gov. Cuomo pledges ‘full support’ for public statue of Mother Cabrini

Catholic News Service
October 17, 2019
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the formation of a “state commission” to work with the Columbus Citizens Foundation and the Diocese of Brooklyn, among others, to fund creation of a statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and find a site for it.

Archbishop William E. Lori delivers the homily during an Oct. 12 Mass for the Laguna community at St. Joseph Church in New Mexico. (Courtesy Knights of Columbus)

Laguna people are example of perseverance in faith, Archbishop Lori says

George P. Matysek Jr.
October 16, 2019
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The native peoples of the Laguna community in New Mexico are a “living example” of perseverance in faith, Archbishop William E. Lori said Oct. 12 during a Mass at a historic 320-year-old mission church.

Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and an unidentified priest arrive for a session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 15, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

U.S. bishops speak at synod for the Amazon

Carol Glatz
October 16, 2019
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The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is not a “referendum” on priestly celibacy; it is looking for ways to provide for the sacramental life and formation of the people there, U.S. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston said.

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