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The newly appointed bishop of Hong Kong gave a press conference Tuesday in which he said he believed that prudence and dialogue were a way forward in the challenges facing his diocese. Bishop-elect Stephen Chow told journalists on May 18 that he did not think it would be wise to comment on especially controversial issues, particularly regarding China, the day after his appointment. But, Chow did affirm religious freedom as a basic right.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247694/hong-kong-bishop-elect-i-am-not-afraid-but-i-believe-prudence-is-a-virtue
A Catholic priest serving in northern Nigeria was kidnapped on Monday, along with 10 other people. Gunmen reportedly attacked the community of Kadaje on May 17, killing eight people and capturing eleven.
https://www.aciafrica.org/news/3490/catholic-priest-among-11-people-kidnapped-within-nigerias-kaduna-archdiocese
The Vatican Secretary of State said Tuesday that the Vatican wants to help end the Israel-Gaza conflict, but not as a mediator. Cardinal Pietro Parolin told journalists that the conflict requires direct negotiations between the two sides.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247707/cardinal-parolin-vatican-wants-to-do-everything-possible-to-end-israel-gaza-conflict
The Diocese of Brooklyn is requesting increased police presence after two incidents of vandalism in three days at church properties. The two acts of vandalism are being investigated as potential hate crimes.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247699/brooklyn-diocese-requests-greater-police-presence-outside-churches-after-acts-of-vandalism
Today the church honors St. Ives, a 13th century priest who is one of the patron saints of lawyers.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-ives-242